A police reservist was killed and four others injured in a deadly shootout with suspected armed bandits in Mlango area of Burat Ward, Isiolo County. The incident occurred during a multi-agency operation targeting livestock theft, with officers intercepting a group believed to have stolen animals, leading to a fierce exchange of fire.

• The slain officer was identified as Augustino Ekale, who died after being shot in the head.
• The operation was conducted by the National Police Reserve (NPR) and other security units under Operation Dumisha Amani.
• Security teams managed to recover part of the stolen livestock, but some animals remain missing, and efforts to trace the suspects are ongoing.
• Isaac Sang, the County Police Commander, confirmed the incident and stated that patrols have been intensified with additional security personnel deployed.
• Tension rose later when a crowd attempted to seize recovered cattle at the Isiolo town police grounds, leading officers to fire shots to disperse them.