Cattle rustlers open fire at police after being busted
Police in Isiolo County are pursuing a group of cattle rustlers who dared to attack them during their operation to recover stolen livestock.
Police in Isiolo County are pursuing a group of cattle rustlers who dared to attack them during their operation to recover stolen livestock.
The officers attached to the Kathare Police Station had been tipped off by members of the public on the illegal undertakings of the rustlers.
They were able to trace the suspect’s movement, which prompted them to retaliate against the officers, perhaps to scare them away.
The rustlers started opening fire at the police, who were determined to catch up with them.
The officers fired back, leveraging the reinforcement by reservists from Buuri East and Isiolo.
They overpowered the suspects, who disappeared, leaving behind the stolen livestock.
The officers drove the livestock back to the Kathare Police Station before being handed to their owners.
“During the operation, the officers exchanged fire with the suspects, subdued them, and successfully recovered all the animals. The livestock were later escorted to Kathare Police Station and returned to their rightful owners,” a statement from the National Police Service read.
Meanwhile, the officers embarked on locating the armed rustlers.
They appealed for information from the members of the public that could help in tracing the suspects.
The police further encouraged the public to report immediately should they encounter such criminals.
“Efforts are underway to pursue and apprehend the suspects who remain at large.
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The National Police Service commends the swift action of the officers involved and reiterates its commitment to combating livestock theft and safeguarding livelihoods.
Members of the public are encouraged to continue cooperating with security agencies by promptly reporting any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the toll-free hotlines: 999, 911, 112, #FichuaKwaDCI 0800 722 203, or WhatsApp 0709 570 000,” the NPS stated.
Cattle rustling has, for the longest time, been among the contributors to insecurity in the country.
Civilians are killed and injured in the melee as the rustlers strive to make away with stolen livestock.
A while back, a police boss in Kisumu County ordered his juniors to shoot and kill rustlers owing to the threat they had posed to locals.
Nyakach Deputy County Commissioner Job Adunda affirmed the directive, revealing that individuals suspected of cattle rustling had shown a clear intent to harm civilians and seize their animals.
He instructed law enforcement officers to use lethal force against anyone found armed and posing a threat to public safety.
Adunda emphasised that several prior warnings had been issued but were disregarded.
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