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Samburu bandits kill one person as MCA laid to rest

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KDF soldiers take positions during the burial of the late blind teacher Joseph Kibet who was shot dead by bandits on February 10, 2024. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Bandits raided the Lolmolog area and killed one person a few kilometers away from where the burial of the late Angata Nyanyokie MCA Paul Leshimpiro was taking place in Morijo in Samburu county.

The attack that took place 60 kilometres from the burial site painted a picture of hopelessness among residents as bandit attacks continued unabated.

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