500 officers deployed to end clashes in Isiolo, Samburu, Meru

The government has deployed 500 security personnel to disarm warring sides, recover stolen animals and end inter-clan clashes in troubled areas of Isiolo, Samburu and Meru counties.

Isiolo County Executive in charge of Tourism Suleiman Shunu Saturday said eight armed bandits who had been part of a gang operating from Buffalo Springs National Reserve were gunned down by game rangers on Friday afternoon after a fierce exchange of fire.