Herder Shot, Killed in Attempted Cattle Rustling Incident in West Pokot
A herder was shot and killed while courageously resisting an attempted cattle rustling incident in West Pokot County. The attack occurred when a group of armed bandits raided a homestead in a remote village, aiming to drive away livestock. The deceased, who was on duty guarding the animals, confronted the raiders and was fatally shot during the exchange, causing the thieves to flee empty-handed.
According to police reports, the bandits escaped towards a neighboring county after the failed raid. A multi-agency security team has been deployed to pursue the attackers and recover the weapon used in the killing. The body of the slain herder was moved to the Kapenguria County Referral Hospital mortuary as investigations into the incident continue.
Local leaders have condemned the killing and reiterated calls for a comprehensive disarmament exercise in the region. The incident underscores the persistent threat of banditry and the deadly risks herders face in the cross-border conflict zones of the North Rift. Security forces have assured residents of intensified patrols to prevent further attacks and bring the perpetrators to justice.