Police on Thursday recovered 229 livestock that were stolen by suspected bandits from the Barchar area within the Loruk Sub-location.
Following the attack, a joint patrol team of National police service officers including from the rapid deployment unit Ng’aratuko, general duty officers from Loruk, and National police reservists swiftly responded to the scene.
The team handed the livestock back to their rightful owners.
According to police, a fierce exchange of fire between the Officers and the suspects ensued during the operation, but no injury was reported on the side of the officers.
STOCK RECOVERY IN LORUK, BARINGO COUNTY
Yesterday, Police recovered all 229 livestock that were stolen by suspected bandits from Barchar area within Loruk Sub-location on 15/02/2024.
A joint patrol team of NPS Officers including Rapid Deployment Unit Ng’aratuko, pic.twitter.com/nz6e29jjzk
— National Police Service-Kenya (@NPSOfficial_KE) February 16, 2024