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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Local news . by ken simiyu . 19.8.2013 One died and three succumbs Injuries in raid


A 24 yrs old man was yesterday shot and died Instantly in the raid that occurred at Lobei sub- location Loima District in Turkana county. Conforming the Incident Assistant Chief of Lobei sub-location Mr Simon Muya said that the group of more than 500 people Invaded Kodopa hill at 5.25 am where by fifteen villagers had taken their live stock for grazing. The raiders ambushed them and shot Lokalio Aiton of 24 years old at the same time Injuring three people a 36yrs Amonjong chele, 29 yrs Erukudi Letonia and 22yrs old Lokoda Lolepo, the three was taken to Lodwar District Hospital Achele was treated and discharged the two still in Hospital but in fare condition. During the Incident the raiders made away with 2241 goats and sheep, the combination of GSU, Regular police,Administration police and Kenya Police Reservist (KPR) pasuaded the Raiders and managed to recover only 200 animals out of 2241 they also shot and killed one of them. The Raiders headed towards Pokot North District and the forces still on ground pa sueding them

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