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Police: only 75 animals were killed in operation

Birds scavenge on the carcasses of cows that were shot dead by police officers at Olmoran in Laikipia County. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Only 75 animals were shot dead by police in Ol Moran, Laikipia County, during a shootout with herders, according to the Government.

Laikipia County Commissioner Onesmus Kyatha said politicians had exaggerated the figure, placing it at 300.

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