Hundreds of cattle killed in police operation in Laikipia

Birds scavenging on carcass of the cows belonging to Samburu herders that were allegedly shot by police officers at Olmoran in Laikipia county on November 3,2017. Over 300 cattle were killed by the officers. [Photo:Kipsang Joseph/Standard]

Police have been accused of killing over 300 livestock belonging to pastoralist communities who have invaded private ranches in Laikipia County.

The incident has caused condemnation by the pastoralist communities, with their leaders turning to social media to accuse the police of employing unlawful means to evict them from the ranches.