Case on Baragoi killings begins almost 3 years after massacre

From left: Ewoi Losike, Ekai Loyee, Loomwa Looyen, Jeremiah Ekurao, Sammy Amojong Lothuro, Christopher Lokarach and Nachola ward representative Lawrence Sebastian Lorunyei during a hearing where they were charged with murder at the High Court in Nakuru, yesterday. [PHOTO: BONIFACE THUKU/STANDARD]

A former councillor detailed how attempts by police to recover his stolen livestock led to the deaths of 42 police officers in Suguta Valley, Baragoi on November 10, 2012.

Samuel Letipilia was the first prosecution witness in the trial of seven local leaders, including a ward representative and four chiefs from the Turkana community, accused of the murder of 12 of the 42 officers.