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IPOA raises alarm over rising attacks, killings of police officers
“Kenyans want an empowered police service that is safe and engages communities confidently, effectively, professionally, and efficiently,” the authority said.
Livestock theft
North-Eastern
Ndindi Nyoro piles pressure on Government over Isiolo insecurity after Gotu killings
The attack has raised fresh concern over the safety of people living in parts of Isiolo, where livestock theft and armed attacks have continued to put both residents and security personnel at risk.
Africa
10 killed, 40 abducted in deadly northwest Nigeria raid
The attack happened on Sunday in Tofa, located in Rabah district, with the assailants also making away with a large number of livestock, according to local resident Hadiyyatullahi Hamisu.
North-Eastern
500 livestock returned to Isiolo herders after bandit attack
The attackers fled with the animals following the raid, but their attempt to escape was cut short after a multi-agency security team was alerted and launched an immediate pursuit.
News
Police recover 36 stolen sheep in Laikipia as suspect flees
In a statement on Monday, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said officers moved swiftly after receiving information about the livestock theft, managing to trace the animals before the suspect cou...
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Police recover 45 stolen cattle in Turkana after bandit attack
According to the NPS in a statement on Sunday, the operation was launched after security officers received information that livestock stolen from Pokot North Sub-County last month had been driven to Namakat Vil...
Crime
DCI arrests five suspects in major crackdown on car and livestock theft syndicate
DCI says five suspected gang members were arrested in Kirinyaga, Nyeri and Murang’a linked to a stolen Toyota Sienta and livestock theft. Police recovered the vehicle with fake plates and seized tools; suspects...
North-Eastern
Security officers foil livestock theft, recover 24 animals in Isiolo operation
The National Police Service described the recovery as a demonstration of the impact of coordinated security operations being undertaken under Operation Maliza Uhalifu, an initiative established by the Ministry...
News
MPs push for tough measures as livestock theft networks expand across Kenya
The Prevention of Livestock and Produce Theft Bill, 2023, also aims to strengthen coordination between national and county governments in tackling a vice that many said is crippling rural livelihoods.
News
Police recover 77 stolen cows in Meru after public tip-off
According to the National Police Service (NPS), officers acted swiftly after receiving intelligence that the cattle had been stolen and were being driven towards the Kachiuru area.
News
Security team recovers 13 stolen cows in Laikipia after multiagency operation
Security agencies said the operation demonstrates the value of coordinated action between different agencies in responding to criminal activities that threaten livelihoods in rural communities.
News
Police recover 50 stolen goats after armed raid in Samburu County
The operation was triggered by a distress call from a resident of Marti Location reporting that a herdsman grazing goats along the Marti–Sulubei Road had been ambushed by unknown raiders who forcefully drove aw...