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September 17, 2026
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Leaders demand action as Isiolo bandit attack claims five lives

Leaders demand action as Isiolo bandit attack claims five lives

Leaders have condemned the bandit attack in Gotu, Isiolo County, which left five people dead and called on security agencies to scale up security measures to address the rising insecurity cases...

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A brutal bandit attack in Gotu, Isiolo County, has claimed the lives of five people, including two police officers, prompting widespread condemnation and urgent calls for action from local leaders.

  • Five people, including two police officers, an NPR officer, and two civilians, were killed.
  • Key figures demanding action include Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo, Kanu chairman Gideon Moi, Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo, and Woman Representative Mumina Bonaya, urging the Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and the Inspector General of police Douglas Kanja to intervene.
  • The attack occurred as a team was pursuing suspects involved in cattle theft, highlighting a persistent security challenge in the region, which is also covered by the Operation Maliza Uhalifu initiative.

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