GUNMEN IN A FRESH ATTACK IN BARINGO, TURKANA, KILLED FOUR PERSONS.
Armed bandits have persisted in attacking, killing, and robbing locals in the designated areas despite a strong police presence there. After fleeing to caves and woodlands, they watch over the general people and security officers while plotting further attacks.
In two distinct bandit attacks in Baringo and Turkana Counties, at least four persons lost their lives.
During efforts to combat the threat, these are the most recent attacks of this kind.
Officers say the initial incident took place in Nakwakal village on Sunday afternoon.
Three villagers were slain by an unidentified number of gunmen during a raid.
According to authorities, they also seriously hurt two other people, who were admitted to the hospital.
Two camels and four goats were also slain, according to officials.
200 camels and an unspecified quantity of goats were taken by the attackers.
When the multi-agency teams realized they were in danger, the gang members adjusted their strategy and attacked the gang again in Ngolong.
Sensing danger, the gang members altered their course despite multi-agency teams pursuing them and setting for an ambush in Ngolong.
After they had wounded two more people and killed the three men, they did this.
After being taken to Lodwar County Referral Hospital for emergency care, the wounded victims were treated there, and the dead were taken to the hospital's morgue for autopsy.
One of the gunmen that raided Ng'aratuko killed a thirty-two-year-old guy in Loruk, Baringo.
The raiders were shot at and driven back by a group of police officers who had intervened.
Following an emergency trip to Marigat Sub-county Hospital, the injured person was declared deceased.
To combat the roving bandits, officials announced that additional resources had been sent to the region.
The events take place amid unrest in the North Rift region, where the government has been stepping up attempts to bring about calm.
During the operation, numerous guns were found and retrieved.
Armed bandits have persisted in attacking, killing, and robbing locals in the designated areas despite a strong police presence there. After fleeing to caves and woodlands, they watch over the general people and security officers while plotting further attacks.
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