Three bandits were gunned down by security personnel at the Kobidertu grazing area in Kulamawe location of Garbatula sub-County, Isiolo County Sunday evening.
Isiolo County Police Commander Mr. Hassan Barua confirmed the killing saying the security officers with the help of locals also recovered 1600 goats that were stolen by the rustlers.
Mr. Barua said that the bandits believed to be from one of the neighbouring Counties were spotted by a herder who alerted National Police Reservists (NPRs) who swung into action and overpowered the criminals.
The county commander said that a multi-agency of security officers is working round the clock in tracking down the suspects and appealed to wananchi to report all criminal incidents on time.
Mr. Barua challenged herders to cooperate with the local NPRs by informing them where they graze so that police can protect their lives and property with ease.
Meanwhile, Isiolo Deputy County Commissioner Mr. Patrick Musango has assured wananchi of the government’s commitment to crack down on criminals and their supporters without mercy.
Mr Musango said politicians should chip in and assist in exposing criminals from their communities and regions prone to rustling.
By Abduba Mamo
