Two suspected bandits were shot dead in a clash with police in a village in Loruk, Baringo County, after a failed robbery of livestock in the area.
According to the Police, a member of the National Police Reserve who was missing after the drama was found alive on July 7, hiding in a thicket after engaging the gunmen in a fierce shootout.
The bodies were taken to Kabarnet County mortuary for preservation, awaiting identification and postmortem.
Police further revealed that the other gang members managed to escape without stealing anything from the village amid tension. There are concerns about further attacks and retaliations.
Loruk area has experienced a lull in banditry attacks following sustained operations targeting the gangs behind the trend.
