Marsabit bandit attack: Five people killed, MCA among 12 others missing

Five people, including a Chief and an Assistant Chief, were on Thursday killed by armed bandits in Marsabit County.

Loglogo Senior Chief Kennedy Kongoman, Lokileleng'i Assistant Chief Keena Moga and the three other victims were on the pursuit of stolen cattle in Awaye area when they were ambushed by the attackers.

Confirming the incident, Marsabit County Commissioner Paul Rotich said 12 other people were also part of the team that was pursuing the cattle.

The 12, who include Loglogo MCA Bernard Leakono, are all still missing.