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Several people feared dead in an aborted attack on Pokot herders

TURKANA, KENYA; Reports indicate that atleast 24 people suspected to be Turkana cattle raiders could have been killed at Yanyang and Lomelo grazing fields, in Akoret division in East Pokot, Baringo County following an aborted attack on Pokot herders on Friday evening.

A source who claimed to be a Pokot herder said two private Lorries that had been allegedly hired to ferry the attackers believed to include Kenya Police Reservists from Turkana East were also set ablaze.

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