Suspected rustlers arrested in Nakuru, 3 cows recovered
Police in Nakuru on June 6, 2019 arrested three suspected cattle rustlers and recovered three cows reportedly stolen from Lonyoman in Narok. PHOTO | COURTESY
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He said police were working to end criminal gangs who are causing tension in the area.
Currently, a major crackdown is ongoing to arrest suspects and recover stolen animals.
Police in Nakuru on Thursday night arrested three suspected cattle rustlers and recovered three cows reportedly stolen from Lonyoman in Narok.
Nakuru County Police Commander Stephen Matu said three men are in police custody and will be arraigned on Monday to answer to charges of cattle rustling.
CRIMINAL GANGS
“They were arrested in Likia Forest in Mau Narok at night. Investigations are going on before they are presented in court,” Mr Matu said.
He said police were working to end criminal gangs who have been terrorising residents in the area.
The arrests come after various cases of cattle rustling were reported in the Rift Valley counties including Baringo and West Pokot.
Currently, a major crackdown is ongoing to arrest suspects and recover stolen animals. The National Police Service has employed aerial surveillance to track down rustlers in the regions.
The crackdown coincides with the National Police Reservists disarmament, that is aimed at ensuring that all guns in the wrong hands are seized.
