More killed Baringo, Turkana in search for raiders as police blamed for destruction

Carlos Kipkoikat a resident inspects a destroyed house in Ameyen trading center in Tiaty constituency, Baringo county October 28, 2014. The suspected security officers razed down and vandalized teacher's squatters at Lonyangapuo primary school, several shops and houses at Chesitet and Ameyen trading centers during an ongoing operation to flash out cattle rustlers in the area. PHOTO: KIPSANG JOSEPH

BARINGO COUNTY: Reports have emerged that close to 20 people, including seven security officers, died on Wednesday following a deadly clash between security agencies and armed bandits at Solar village near the Baringo and Turkana border.

A source familiar with the activities on the ground alleged that the confrontation deteriorated after a contingent of security personnel was prevented from accessing villages after information went round that armed criminals had sought cover and were preparing to attack.