JUST IN: Murkomen Reports Sharp Drop in Banditry Deaths and Livestock Theft in 2025
Security agencies have reported a major decline in banditry-related deaths and livestock theft during the first quarter of 2025, signaling progress in the government’s efforts to improve security in affected regions. Interior Ministry data shows that bandit attacks claimed 21 lives between January and March, a sharp drop from the 58 fatalities reported during the same period last year. The deaths included one police officer, eight civilians, and 12 suspected bandits. The number of livestock stolen also dropped significantly. Security agencies reported 4,935 animals stolen in the first quarter of 2025, down from 8,557 recorded during the same timeframe in 2024. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen credited the decline to
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