There is heavy security presence in Loosuk, Samburu County, after the home of a top government official was attacked.
Authorities have launched investigations following the early morning raid on the home of Dr. Haron Sirima, the Director-General of Public Debt Management at the National Treasury.
Reports indicate that a well-known gang, believed to be involved in cattle rustling, targeted Dr. Sirima’s homestead. Dr. Sirima is a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).
The gang reportedly broke into the compound on Thursday morning. They are said to have cut through the electric fence surrounding the property and escaped with an unknown number of cattle.
Witnesses claimed that the attackers were armed and began firing shots in the air before making their escape with the stolen livestock.
Nyumba Kumi leader Edca Leparasoi expressed concern, noting that cattle rustling cases had significantly reduced in recent times.
“It’s really sad because we thought cattle rustling was no longer a major problem here, but what happened this morning has left everyone in shock.
These criminals breached the electric fence and made away with the cattle,” she stated.
According to local residents, this isn’t the first time Dr. Sirima’s large property—an 800-acre piece of land—has been targeted by rustlers. In a previous incident, around 80 cattle were stolen, and the electric fence was also damaged.
“This is the second attack on his land. They have cut the electric fence again. The last time they took away dozens of cows.
Even with the government’s efforts to provide security, the problem just keeps getting worse,” said Christopher Lekailepi, a respected elder in the community.
Locals are now raising alarm over the resurgence of cattle rustling in the area. Many say the fear of attacks is preventing them from planting crops for the current farming season.
“We’re supposed to be planting now, but people are afraid. Even when we’re ready with seeds and tools, we can’t proceed because our animals are being stolen, and when you try to go to the farm, you risk being shot,” said one worried resident.
Residents are urging the security personnel stationed in the area to be more aggressive and proactive. They want the patrols to go into the caves and hideouts where the rustlers are believed to be hiding and flush them out.
Cattle rustling continues to be a major security issue in Samburu County. In recent months, such attacks have left several people dead and others nursing serious injuries.
To tackle the problem, the government has deployed a multi-agency team to the region. This includes officers from the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) and National Police Reservists (NPRs), who are expected to strengthen security and restore calm.
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