Forest scout shot dead, two KFS rangers injured in Embobut after attack by residents

Section of Embobut Forest in Elgeyo Marakwet. KFS Rangers were injured by locals from Terich Village. PHOTO: FILE

ELDORET: A forest scout was shot dead in Embobut forest, Elgeyo Marakwet County while two Kenya Forest Service (KFS) rangers sustained serious injuries following an attack by residents. The three were part of a five KFS team and were confronted by residents in Terich area who resisted arrest after being found inside the forest.

According to KFS Regional Enforcement Officer Stephen Chesa, the scout succumbed to injuries while a ranger was shot on the chest with arrows with another scout sustaining injuries during the Friday morning incident.