Multi-Agency Team Recovers Stolen Livestock in Samburu County
A multi-agency security team has successfully recovered a large herd of stolen livestock in Samburu County following a swift operation. The team, comprising police and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers, acted on intelligence about a recent cattle rustling incident. They tracked the stolen animals and intercepted the armed raiders, forcing them to abandon the livestock and flee.
According to the police report, the recovered animals, which included cattle, sheep, and goats, have been positively identified by their owners and returned. The operation demonstrates the effectiveness of coordinated efforts between different security units in combating livestock theft in the vast and rugged terrain of Northern Kenya. A manhunt for the suspects is currently underway.
The National Police Service commended the collaboration between the agencies and the local community, whose information was vital to the success of the operation. The recovery is expected to bring relief to the affected families and serves as a strong warning to criminal elements involved in cross-border banditry.