By Michelle Ndaga
Turkana County police officers have recovered an AK-47 rifle following a botched abduction incident in Lorugum.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), officers from Lorugum Police Station, acting on a public tip-off, responded to reports of an armed suspect from Kaapus location who stormed a home and attempted to forcibly take a 16-year-old girl.
The swift operation, led by the Officer Commanding Station (OCS), resulted in the recovery of an AK-47 firearm loaded with six rounds of ammunition and one spent cartridge. The suspect, however, evaded arrest and remains at large.
Police have launched a manhunt to apprehend the suspect so he can face charges in court.
The recovered weapon has been secured as evidence.
NPS commended residents for their vigilance and urged the public to continue cooperating with security agencies by reporting suspicious activities through the nearest police post or via toll-free numbers 999, 911, 112, #FichuaKwaDCI 0800 722 203, or WhatsApp 0709 570 000.
