Baragoi: Two people injured in latest Bandit attack

Two people are nursing gunshot injuries following a bandit attack in Baragoi, Samburu County.

The two who were herding their livestock in Ngoroshe area were ambushed by armed bandits who were targeting to steal their animals.

The residents however managed to fight back the cattle rustlers before they could make away with the livestock.

According to Baragoi OCPD Michael Wachira, the rise in conflicts in the area has been exacerbated by the ongoing drought that has led to lack of water and pasture for the animals.

The raid comes three days after heavily armed bandits attacked Ngilai village and killed animals before abducting Kenya Police Reservist Rupunye Leantuwaki whose whereabouts remain unknown.

The bandits have intensified attacks despite tough warnings issued by President William Ruto and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki.