Chief held over recent attacks

A chief in Baringo County's Loruk was yesterday arrested and grilled by security officers over the recent spate of insecurity in the volatile area.

Loruk Sub-Location Assistant Chief Samuel Kamuren had been summoned by County Commissioner Peter Okwanyo to Kabarnet town to shed light on recent attacks.

On arrival, the administrator was arrested, bundled into a police vehicle and driven from Kabarnet to Marigat under tight security for interrogation.

Kamuren recorded a statement at Marigat Sub County DCIO's Monica Birir office and was taken to his home in Loruk.

Sources indicated he was to surrender his official firearm.

Mr Okwanyo said the administrator was assisting police with investigations.