KDF Soldier Injured in Baringo Village as Over 100 Bandits Raid, Steal 140 Goats

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• A banditry attack in Baringo County left a KDF officer and a woman seriously injured.

• The incident, occurring near the Mainonin IDP camp, involved armed bandits stealing over 140 goats from eight families, prompting a swift response from the KDF with three helicopters deployed to pursue the attackers.

In a banditry attack on the road between Mainonin and Loruk in Baringo County, a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer and a woman sustained serious injuries. 

The incident, occurring on a Saturday mid-morning, unfolded just meters away from the Moinonin IDP camp, where about 100 armed bandits targeted eight families, making off with over 140 goats.

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The area, previously plagued by insecurity prompting some residents to flee, witnessed a resurgence of violence as people began returning to their homes. 

Responding swiftly, the KDF dispatched three helicopters to the scene: two pursued the assailants, while the third airlifted the injured officer to safety.

Military action ensued, with gunship aircraft targeting the bandits' hideouts with missiles and bombs. 

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Locals reported seeing the bandits scouting the area on Friday, a warning they claim to have relayed to the authorities, yet no action was taken.