Bandit Attacks News Today

The latest attacks in the volatile region have claimed more than 10 lives in the past week.

This brings the budget for the project to Sh200 million. The first tranche of Sh100 million had already been released by the government.

Officials said 79 of the 90 guns were surrendered in Samburu North alone.

They say they are ready to work with President William Ruto’s government to end the the attacks.

In West Pokot, bandits shot a Grade Six learner at Tirap Primary School in Chesegon.

Nigeria’s Defence Minister said the country's military is overburdened due to inadequate manpower and numerous security challenges.

Local leaders claim expansionist groups could be on the loose in Kerio Valley. At least 40 people have been shot dead in the troubled valley since January.

The incidents continue claiming hundreds of innocent lives every year. It is sad that instead of leaders in West Pokot, Baringo, Turkana, Samburu.

At least 10 people have been killed in different banditry attacks in the past week.

11 villages in Kasiela sub-location have been abandoned following banditry attacks.