Three suspected cattle rustlers killed by villagers in Isiolo

Three suspected cattle rustlers have been killed and an unknown number of shoats that were stolen from Kob Dertu, Madoyaqa, and Garbatulla areas in Isiolo County on Saturday evening recovered after a fight between the criminals and residents.

According to Garbatulla Deputy County Commissioner Stephen Nyakundi, about 1,400 shoats had been stolen by rustlers from the neighbouring Samburu County.

Following the incident, the area residents came out in large numbers and surrounded the village and were able to kill the three rustlers.

Mr. Nyakundi added that more shoats that were stolen are still being sought out and the criminals hunted, noting that security agencies are working tirelessly to combat crime and recover every stolen cattle from the area.

He asked the communities to be vigilant as it is common for cattle rustlers to be active during the December period.

The DCC also wants the herders to be in groups so that National Police Reserve (NPR) officers can assist them easily and enhance their own security.