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At least seven Kenyans were burnt beyond recognition following a night raid by armed bandits around Nepoitom Village, in Turkana East Constituency on Sunday 31st July.
Speaking to the press on Monday morning, Rift Valley Regional Commander Mohammed Maalim confirmed the tragic incident saying that the whole matter is being investigated.
The seven were burnt into ashes after their houses were attacked by bandits who are suspected to be from West Pokot torched down.
The Regional Commander has said that investigations have been launched across Turkana and its environment.
Turkana County Women Representative aspirant Cecilia Anyinen condemned the matter.
“I wish to condemn with the strongest terms possible the attack meted on the people of Napeitom village Kapedo/Napeitom Ward Turkana East by the suspected Pokot bandits.
“I call upon all the security agencies to speed up the investigation and the perpetrators to face the law,” she said.
