Bandits kill one person, steal livestock in Samburu
Rift Valley
By
Michael Saitoti
| Apr 14, 2026
Tension is high in Lorian, Samburu County, after bandits killed one person and stole livestock.
Samburu North deputy sub-county commissioner Simon Mwangi said that security personnel had been deployed to pursue the attackers.
Residents said that armed bandits raided the area at around 11 am on Tuesday.
A herder was reportedly shot dead during the attack while attempting to prevent the bandits from driving away the livestock to the neighbouring Baringo County.
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Families who lost animals were devastated, as this is their primary source of livelihood.
Recently, two people, including a police officer, were shot dead after suspected bandits staged a brazen daytime ambush in Naisunyai, Samburu East.
Two others were injured, including a National Police Reservist, and were rushed to a local health facility, though their condition remains unclear.
Samburu East Acting Deputy County Commissioner Mireri Mose described the attack as a cowardly criminal act and said that a manhunt has been launched for the suspects.
The bandits reportedly ambushed a lorry transporting livestock from Lolkuniyan Market to Isiolo County along the Wamba–Lerata road, opening fire on the vehicle and security officers escorting it.
In a related incident, a female civilian travelling separately from Isiolo to Wamba was also shot dead.
Security teams from the National Police Service, the GSU, and local reservists were deployed to the area.