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Six dead, several injured in West Pokot-Turkana bandit attack

West Pokot-Turkana border

Security officers on patrol in Turkwel region along the West Pokot-Turkana border on June 9, 2023.

Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group
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By  Oscar Kakai

Correspondent

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Residents confronted the armed bandits who had raided Lochacha village, Parkou sub-location, leading to a fierce shootout.
  • The attackers are suspected to have crossed from Turkana South Sub-County and were attempting to steal livestock.

Six people were left dead during a bandit attack on Tuesday morning in Sarmach area on the West Pokot-Turkana border.

Pokot Central Sub County Police commandant, Nelson Omwenga, confirmed the incident to Nation.Africa.

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