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Two shot dead in Baragoi livestock raid
A flock of sheep at a community sunk well along the Baragoi River in Samburu North. File | nation Media Group
What you need to know:
- Samburu North Sub-County Police Commandant Tom Makori said police were pursuing the suspects and that security had been beefed up in the area.
- Community members urged to provide information that might lead to the arrest of the assailants.
Two people were shot dead and 16 cows stolen on Monday afternoon when bandits stormed Natiti Village in Baragoi, Samburu North Sub-County.
The two were attacked in an ambush by rustlers believed to be members of a rival neighbouring community as they looked after cattle at Natiti area.
Samburu North Sub-County Police Commandant Tom Makori told the Nation that the two died on the spot.
“The attackers ambushed and shot them before driving away 16 cows," said Mr Makori.
He said police were pursuing the suspects and that security had been beefed up in the area.
"We are vigilant and security operations are going on to make sure that peace prevails in the area. We are not going to relent until we apprehend the attackers. Police officers are on the ground,'' he added.
The sub-county police boss urged locals not to retaliate but give security officers time to pursue and arrest the culprits.
