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Originally published by Citizen DigitalMarch 21, 2026
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Police launch multi-agency crackdown on banditry in Meru, Isiolo, Samburu and Laikipia
In a statement issued on Saturday, the service said the operation aims to restore order in affected areas of Meru County, including Buuri East, Tigania East and West, as well as Igembe North, Central.....
✨ Key Highlights
The National Police Service has initiated a large-scale, multi-agency security operation across Meru, Isiolo, Samburu, and Laikipia counties to combat a recent surge in banditry and cattle rustling.
- The operation targets specific areas including Buuri East, Tigania East and West, Igembe North, Central and Mutuati in Meru, and hotspots like Mukogondo Forest in Laikipia.
- This crackdown involves a significant deployment of personnel, supported by air surveillance and response units, led by the National Police Service.
- Key objectives include recovering stolen cattle, seizing illegal firearms, and apprehending individuals and financiers behind the attacks to restore normalcy in the affected regions.
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