Two Killed, Others Injured in Cattle Rustling Attack in Marsabit County
Two people were killed and several others seriously injured in a brutal cattle rustling attack in Marsabit County. The incident occurred when armed bandits raided a village, making off with an unknown number of livestock. The attackers targeted herders who were grazing their animals, opening fire on them and sparking a violent confrontation that led to the fatalities.
According to local authorities, the injured were rushed to a nearby health facility for treatment. A multi-agency security team has been deployed to the area to pursue the raiders and recover the stolen animals. The region has been experiencing intermittent clashes linked to resource-based conflicts and retaliatory raids.
Local leaders have condemned the attack and called for immediate government intervention to disarm the communities and restore lasting peace. The incident has heightened tensions in the area, with fears of a potential cycle of revenge attacks. Security forces are now combing the vast terrain in a bid to apprehend the perpetrators and prevent further bloodshed.