Tension is high in parts of Marigat after a group of Pokot bandits surrounded a police station in Baringo County and put it under siege.
The siege, which happened on Thursday morning, left a police officer injured and a Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) truck torched to the ground.
Residents are now blaming the government for failing to provide enough security. Area MP Asman Kamama has been accused of remaining mum while his people are being attacked.
Baringo County Administration Police commandant Robinson Ndiwa, said that the officers were overpowered by the attackers who were heavily armed.
More than 1,000 people have fled the area.
Arabal resident Kimunyan Meja said more than 300 Pokot bandits have now camped at Rufus, Mukutani and Noosukro areas, raising fear among Tugen and Ilchamus residents.
He urged Interior CS Joseph Nkaiserry and IG Joseph Boinet to accord the matter the urgency it deserves.