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A Form Two student from St. Joseph Ntimaru Secondary School in Migori County has died from gunshot wounds sustained during a bandit attack in Ntimaru.
The 16-year-old was among the victims of the October 22, 2025 assault, where armed raiders reportedly stole livestock before fleeing the scene. He succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at a Kisumu hospital. His body was later transferred to the mortuary for a post-mortem examination as investigations continue.
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Police say cases of armed cattle rustling have surged in the Kuria region despite ongoing security operations. They warned that locals acquiring illegal firearms for revenge attacks could worsen the volatile situation.
To restore order, security agencies have intensified patrols in the affected areas and launched operations to dismantle livestock theft networks believed to be operating across regional borders.
In a separate incident in Doldol, Laikipia County, a National Police Reserve officer accidentally shot his four-year-old daughter, injuring her hand and ribs. The child is receiving treatment in hospital and is in stable condition.
