Security officers recover 54 stolen camels in Laikipia County

Isiolo,

Friday, December 29, 2023

KNA by Abduba Mamo

Security officers have recovered 54 camels that were stolen by bandits at mlango grazing area, Isiolo County yesterday night.

The police in hot pursuit of the rustlers engaged the suspects in a two-hour exchange of fire and managed to recover the animals at Lekuk in Laikipia North Sub-County today morning.

Confirming the incident, Isiolo deputy County Commissioner Mr. Patrick Musango commended the effort of Police and the local National Police Reservists (NPRs) that bore fruits but called on the area residents to divulge information that could help in arresting the crime suspects.

Mr. Musango said that the security officers are still on the ground tracking down the suspects but warned that NPRs who are working from town instead of staying in the areas where their service is required would be suspended.

The DCC claimed that some NPRs who are supposed to ensure grazing areas and watering points are safe for the herders are seen loitering in towns giving the criminals room to steal animals from innocent residents.

He added that 19 goats that were stolen from Mutuati area in Meru County three months ago have been recovered at Ngaremara location in Isiolo County and handed back to the owners.

Mr. Musango said that two suspects are also being held at Isiolo Police station waiting to be taken to court.

He said frequent police patrols had been intensified and appealed to chiefs and the NPRs to collaborate with commanders so as to eradicate the common crime like rustling in the area.

Courtesy; KNA