Deputy President William Ruto with Inspector of Police Mr Joseph Boinnet. [Photo/The Star]
Security has been heightened along Kerio Valley, following the killing of 3 people this week.
According to police, the three were killed by suspected bandits who have given locals sleepless night with cattle rustling cases. Locals have urged security agencies not to relent on the war against bandits.
Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet has often assured that security will remain tight in the area, with regular police deployments.
Livestock is a symbol of wealth which prompts some to steal, as a means to elevate their status but in the process, lives are lost and property destroyed, the report said.
In 2014, 19 officers were killed by suspected cattle rustlers in Kapedo, Turkana, when they were ambushed by attackers, believed to be Pokot raiders who also burnt their vehicle.
In 2015, more than 50 people were killed in cattle rustling violence, while nearly 25,000 livestock were stolen in 56 raids.