Kenya: Bandits Kill Three Policemen in East Pokot

5 February 2013

Three police officers are among the seven people killed by armed bandits in East Pokot yesterday. The heavily armed bandits had attacked Loyamorok village where they were confronted by the officers leading to a gun fight.

The three officers, three of the bandits and one villager were killed in the crossfire. Baringo county commissioner Benard Leparamarai said the bandits, who stole hundreds of goats, injured two other people including a police officer.

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