Kenya: Rustlers Displace 570 Residents in Kuria Raids

19 February 2013

Over 570 people have been displaced following clashes between Abanyabasi and Abairege clans in Kuria East district after cattle rustling attacks over the weekend. Two people were hacked to death with pangas during the raid.

Police in the area and neighbouring Kuria West district have not arrested any suspect or recovered the stolen cattle. Emmanuel Owako, the Red Cross Regional Coordinator, said families had fled to Tharagani and Girigiri chiefs' camps. "People fled the clashes after 40 homesteads were razed and three people rushed to hospital. A number of victims sustained minor injuries and have been treated," Owako said.

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