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Police recover over 100 stolen livestock, arrest three suspects

Suspects led police to recovery of the animals in Sosion location

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by PURITY WANGUI

News22 November 2022 - 13:09
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In Summary


  • Police said the 22 sheep were positively identified by the owner at Rumuruti police station as part of the 100 stolen animals.
  • After interrogation, he led the officers to two other locations where 10 of the 12 sheep were recovered.
Livestock recovered in Laikipia.

Police on Monday recovered 100 stolen animals after intercepted a vehicle transporting 22 sheep in Laikipia county.

This was after they received report that 100 sheep and goats had been stolen at Murera area in Laikipia West subcounty.

Two suspects were arrested and are now awaiting arraignment.

Police said the 22 sheep were positively identified by the owner at Rumuruti police station as part of the 100 stolen animals.

"Upon interrogation, the suspects led police to the recovery of all the remaining animals in Sosion location," police said.

In addition, officers from Anti-Stock Theft Unit in Kiamariga on Monday also recovered 12 sheep that had been stolen from Mutara area a few days ago.

The officers arrested a 24-year-old man who was found attempting to sell one of the stolen sheep at Posta Market.

After interrogation, he led the officers to two other locations where 10 of the 12 sheep were recovered.

"NPS lauds the officers for their swift response and members of the public for sharing information that led to the arrest and recovery of the livestock," police said.


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