A police officer was killed on Saturday after armed Pokot bandits attacked the Mahua camp in Laikipia County.
According to the police report, more than 20 bandits attacked the camp around 4 p.m. on Saturday and began shooting at the officers.
“A shout-out ensued between the officers and the bandits and in the process No. 233157 PC Bernard Kyalo of Munyangi Police Station, Nyeri County was fatally shot whereby the bullet entered from the back of the head and exited through the mouth,” the report states.
“Officers from Kamwenje GSU camp, QRU A3, ASTU Miteta and Ng’arua Police station responded but the bandits had already escaped towards Baringo Escarpment,” report adds.
The deceased’s body was taken to Sipili Mortuary for a postmortem and further police action.
According to police, patrols have been increased.
