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A Saturday bandit attack in Baringo north left two people dead and several others injured.
Two people were killed and several reported missing after suspected armed Pokot bandits attacked Ng'aratuko in Baringo North on Saturday.
Armed Pokot bandits engaged and overpowered Kenya Police Reservists from Tugen during the mid-day incident.
After shooting the two herders dead, the bandits drove their unknown number of goats towards Seretion in Tiaty sub-county.
Raids were also reported in Kosile, Yatya and Kagir on Friday. It is feared several other people were shot while chasing after their animals.
Baringo North assistant deputy county commissioner, Mohammed Sheh, said no injuries had been reported but that the bandits had blocked Loruk-Yatya junction. He said police were pursuing them to recover the stolen livestock.
Sheh said thousands of people were fleeing the area in fear of more attacks.
"We are urging them to maintain calm as the government works to store sanity," he said.
On Friday, suspected Pokot bandits attacked Arabal in Baringo South and drove more than 300 goats belonging to Ilchamus towards Tiaty sub-county.
Anti-Stock Theft Unit police officers are yet to recover the animals.