Tension remains high in the Loruk area following a bandit raid on Akorean village in Sibilo, Saimo Soi, where 40 goats were stolen Tuesday evening.
Police officers managed to recover 38 of the stolen animals.
This incident comes just three days after Loruk Chief Victor Sebei was shot dead in what police described as a crossfire between security officers and bandits.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen addressed the killing of Chief Sebei on Friday last week during a visit by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei.
The CS attributed the recent surge in banditry across Baringo and Samburu counties to disputes over administrative boundaries affecting Baringo North, Baringo South, Samburu, Laikipia, Isiolo, and Turkana counties.
Murkomen criticized politicians who publicly advocate for peace during the day but incite violence in secret night meetings.
However, he commended the police for their efforts in recovering stolen livestock and restoring order.
He further announced that the Ministry of Internal Security, in collaboration with the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), will expand Operation Maliza Uhalifu to Laikipia, Samburu, Meru and Isiolo counties.
The operation aims to curb security threats in East Suguta Valley, with a new security base set to be established in Kirimon, Laikipia North, near Mugogodo North Sub-County.
CS Murkomen met with top security officials, including Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Deputy IG Gilbert Masengeli and Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Abdi Hassan, to assess the security situation and strategize further interventions.
