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Police: Lack of telecommunication infrastructure encouraging stock theft

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Poor communication network in northern Meru is a hindrance to curbing common cattle rustling.

Meru County Commander Patrick Lumumba, speaking after he and other senior security officers returned from a mission to recover over 100 goats and sheep stolen from Antubetwe Kiongo in Igembe North, said lack of communication boosters had led to theft of many herds.

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