President William Ruto has issued a stern warning saying his administration will not condone cattle rustling.
The president’s warning follows Saturday’s bandit attack in Turkana County that left 11 people dead.
Moreover, the attack saw suspected Pokot cattle rustlers hit a village in Namariat near Kakitetei, killing eight police officers, a local chief and two civilians.
Through a social media post on Sunday, the Head of State noted that he had directed security forces to deal thoroughly with those involved in the gruesome attack.
“After receiving a comprehensive report on the Turkana/pokot incident that led to 10 security/administration officers losing their lives, I have instructed security agencies to deal firmly, decisively and conclusively with those involved,” tweeted Ruto.
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“Cattle rustling will stop na sio tafadhali,” he added.
Furthermore, National Police Service spokesperson Bruno Shioso on Saturday, September 24 stated that the slain officers were pursuing bandits believed to be from the Pokot community, who had earlier raided a village and stolen livestock.
Meanwhile, additional police officers have been dispatched to reinforce the troops on the ground as they pursue the bandits who are still at large.
“NPS reassures the public that all necessary measures shall be taken to restore security and safety in the region,” the police spokesperson added, condemning the incident as a cowardly attack.
