The National Police Service has announced that a rapid multi-agency security operation successfully recovered livestock stolen from the Welegech area on 6 August 2025 by suspected bandits along the Kenya–Ethiopia border.
On Sunday, a team led by Kokuro Assistant County CommissionerEvans Kimoni and the Deputy Officer Commanding Station of Kokuro Police, in collaboration with local chiefs and county government officials, recovered eight cattle at the Lowaat border point between Kibish, Kenya, and Dassanech Woreda, Ethiopia.
The National Police Service reported that the recovery was made possible through a coordinated cross-border effort with Ethiopian counterparts, ensuring the safe return of the livestock to the Kenyan authorities without incident.
Officials from both countries took the opportunity to reaffirm their shared commitment to peace, security, and cooperation along the common border, underscoring the importance of joint action in combating cross-border crime.
The National Police Service commends all officers, local leaders, and partners involved in this successful operation.
