samburu banditry Stories

Women, community leaders unite for peace-building initiative in Samburu North
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 14, 2024

The training was aimed at de-escalating recently witnessed simmering tensions between the communities in Samburu North.

Security patrols begin on Isiolo-Merti road after Form 3 girl shot dead
Waweru Wairimu  |  Apr 03, 2024

Preliminary investigations showed that the criminals were on a mission to raid the Gotu and Kachiuru areas within the Isiolo-Meru border.

Three suspected bandits shot dead in Turkana
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2024

Officers recovered an AK-47 rifle, along with a magazine containing three rounds of ammunition, accompanied by spent cartridges.

7 illegal firearms recovered after Samburu security operation
Waweru Wairimu  |  Mar 26, 2024

At least four people including Angata Nanyekie MCA Paul Leshimpiro and a retired police officer Aroi Lekopore have been killed by bandits in the last...

Police recover 18 stolen cattle, firearm after Samburu security operation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2024

Police said during the operation, a fierce exchange of gunfire erupted between the security team resulting in the damage of a police lorry by suspecte...

Senate Committee to address banditry crisis in Samburu as residents demand action
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 07, 2024

Insecurity in the areas has resulted in disruption of learning, closure of schools and displacement of people in Amayia and Nasur sublocations.

Governor Lelelit summoned by DCI over increased banditry in Samburu
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 05, 2024

Lelelit, who has has now been summoned for the second time in less than a month, blamed security officials for wasting time summoning him instead of d...

KNCHR demands quick state action to secure Samburu after MCA's killing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 27, 2024

KNCHR wants the government to deploy adequate security personnel to the affected areas and equip them with the right tools to ensure a visible and rob...

Massive crowds rally against banditry after Samburu MCA's killing
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 26, 2024

Protest leaders presented a petition to the President, asking him to revise the government's strategy in the ongoing Operation Maliza Uhalifu to preve...

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