STOCK THEFT/RECOVERY /SHOOTING INCIDENTS IN ISIOLO, DIG APS MASENGELI IS IN ISIOLO

Today 10/11/2024 at 0230 hrs in Bojidare area, unknown number of suspected bandits armed with assault rifles invaded Manyattas while shooting, and in the process, they stole about 250 cows and 300 goats. NPS (Kenya Police and ASTU, NPR) Officers trailed and recovered all the 300 goats plus 30 cows. During the incident, two people lost their lives, and three others were injured. The injured have been evacuated to Isiolo District Hospital for treatment,  while the deceased handed over to the families for burial according to Muslim rites. 
Secondly, today at about 0035 hrs in Hola Bule area, unknown number of bandits armed with assault rifles invaded a home and started shooting, before stealing 19 herds of cattle. NPS and NPR Officers at the scene established that one man had been fatally shot, while two other persons including an NPR Officer sustained gunshot wounds. All  the 19 animals have been recovered. The body has been moved to Isiolo County Hospital Mortuary for preservation 
In a third incident, two bandits were fatally shot across River Waso area under Samburu East, and a total of 211 stolen heads of cattle already recovered. Deputy Inspector General Administration Police Service, Mr. Gilbert Masengeli and the Eastern Regional Security team have arrived in Isiolo this morning to assess the security situation and coordinate the operations in the area until peace and order are restored. Reinforcement teams from Isiolo Police Station, ASTU and NPR have been dispatched and investigations launched by DCI. 

NPS takes this opportunity to sincerely thank members of public for their assistance in these three operations.