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Bandits kill two, steal 30 cattle in Pura, Samburu County

By Michael Saitoti | 3yrs ago
A contingent of security personnel deployed in Pura, Samburu County on January 31, 2023. [Michael Saitoti, Standard]

Armed bandits have killed two people and driven away with 30 cattle at Pura village in Samburu County.

According to County Police commander David Wambua, the incident took place on Monday at 2,00pm as the two herders aged 17 and 22 were grazing a herd of cattles.

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