Attacks by Bandits Prompt Kenya to Deploy Military in the North
- Bandits killed 100 civilians, 16 police officers in six months
- President Ruto begins operation to recover guns held illegally
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Kenya deployed the military in its northern region to help fight bandits after they killed more than 100 civilians and 16 police officers in the past six months.
The deployment begins Feb. 15, with an immediate mandate to support the National Police Service to respond to the security emergency in the counties of Turkana, West Pokot, Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo, Laikipia and Samburu, Defense Secretary Aden Duale said in a gazette notice.