December 11, 2024

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Bandits attack two police reservists in Laikipia

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Two police reservists are fighting for their lives in hospital after they were attacked and fatally shot by armed bandits at the troubled Ol Moran area in Laikipia.

Robert Lopem sustained serious gunshot wounds in the abdomen while Charles Lokori sustained knee injury.

The reservists, who are among those deployed by the government to guard various learning institutions were guarding Tumaini Primary School that is located about 2km from Ol Moran township when they were ambushed and attacked by suspected armed bandits at the weekend.

Kirima sub-county Deputy County Commissioner, John Orata said security officers are in hot pursuit of the attackers.