Five Schools Closed In Baringo Over Banditry Attacks

Five Schools Closed In Baringo Over Banditry Attacks

Five Schools Closed In Baringo Over Banditry Attacks

Learning has been paralysed in five schools in insecurity-prone areas of Baringo County following run-away banditry in the region over the past two weeks.

Kosile, Ngaratuko, Kibenos, Kagir and Yatya primary schools closed after a series of attacks in the area which saw two people killed including Kagir Primary School head teacher. 

Parents in the region yesterday said they were ready to take their children to school on condition they are assured of safety.

According to reports, bandits from the neighbouring Tiaty constituency killed a 59-year-old man on Wednesday when they attacked Yatya village forcing locals to flee for safety.

Speaking to the media after visiting victims of banditry who are still recuperating at Baringo Referral Hospital, Baringo North MP Joseph Makilap said the situation is getting out of hand urging the government to immediately stop the attacks.

This year, eight people have so far been killed in Baringo North and Baringo South by bandits with locals’ hopes on the government to quell the attacks already fading.

A National Police Reservist became the latest victim after bandits attacked three people on a motorbike in Nasokuro, Baringo South. Two sustained injuries in the attack.

President Ruto announced the reinstatement of 300 National Police Reservists (NPRs) and enlistment of another 150 to bolster security in the area which has seen the killing of more than 200 people in the past one year alone.

He also announced that chiefs and their assistants from banditry prone areas would be armed. Five police officers will be attached to a chief.

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