A crime scene. [Photo: courtesy]

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Tension is high in Chesogon along West Pokot and Elgeyo-Marakwet border after five suspected bandits were killed.

Six other people were injured and herdes of cattle stolen.

Marakwet East assistant deputy county commissioner, confirmed the incident.

He said three West Pokot herders were killed during the shootout which followed after herders sought to recover their stolen cows.

"Pokot herders launched a hot pursuit killing one Marakwet bandit and injuring three others during the gun fight at 12.30pm."

He said the Marakwet bandits managed to escape with the cows but were later ambushed by another group in Kapkobil village near Tot trading centre.