Two members of the same family have been killed and another person injured following a suspected bandit attack in Kapelbok Village, Kaptir Ward, Aroo Sub-County, Turkana County.
The attack, which occurred overnight, is suspected to have been carried out by armed raiders from neighbouring West Pokot County.
According to the report, a man was shot twice in the chest and died at the scene, while his wife later succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment at Lodwar County Referral Hospital.
Another person was wounded in the incident and is receiving treatment at the same hospital.
The attackers are also reported to have stolen several livestock, including goats and camels. They allegedly shot and killed several other goats, leaving the animals dead at the scene.
Residents of Kapelbok have criticised the government’s Multi-Agency security team over what they described as a delayed response following the attack.
Turkana County Police Commander John Tarus said security officers had launched efforts to trace and recover the stolen livestock.
The attack has renewed concerns over insecurity and livestock raids in the border areas between Turkana and West Pokot counties.
