This archive report was first published on 10 November 2019.
On November 5, 2019, a tragic incident occurred in Jardesa and Kukuto areas, Saku Constituency, Marsabit County, resulting in the loss of 13 lives.
Confirming the arrests, Marsabit County Commissioner Evans Achoki stated that security has been strengthened in the area, and calm is gradually returning to Sagante/Jardesa ward.
Commissioner Achoki issued a 24-hour ultimatum for the surrender of all illegal firearms in the hands of civilians, including G 3 rifles stolen from slain police officers. An arms mop-up exercise will be conducted to retrieve the weapons.
He warned that the government will spare no effort in ensuring that the weapons in the wrong hands are retrieved.
Investigations into the incident, which also claimed the lives of three police officers, have been intensified. Detectives, led by County Criminal Investigations Officer Harun Chabari, have questioned several individuals, including local journalists, believed to possess crucial information regarding the incident.
158 heads of cattle and 70 goats and sheep stolen during the raid have been recovered.
