1 Killed, 5 Injured In Bandit Attack

The bus belonging to Dayah bus service was stopped by two armed bandits in Pokot South at around 11am.

The two men asked for water but six of their colleagues immediately emerged from the bushes.

The bus driver drove off prompting the bandits to open fire at the bus killing the woman and injuring five other passengers.

Turkana central OCPD Joel Kipkemboi, who was also on the bus, confirmed the incident and said the injured were taken to Ortum mission hospital and the dead taken to Kapenguria District hospital mortuary.

Turkana South MP James Lomenen urged travelers to avoid Kapenguria- Kainuk road until government provides security.

The incident comes just a week after another vehicle attacked by bandits.

By Maureen Murimi

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