A businessman was shot dead while another victim sustained injuries after a gang of six gunmen raided a shopping center in Lochor-Emoit village, Lokichar, Turkana County, on the morning of March 26. The assailants, who arrived on two motorcycles, opened fire indiscriminately before targeting the shop of Apocho Ekidor, fatally shooting him in the neck and legs.
Police reports indicate that the gang stole an undisclosed amount of money from the businessman before fleeing the scene. The second victim, who suffered hand injuries, was rushed to a local hospital and is in stable condition. Law enforcement officers recovered five expended cartridges of 7.62x39mm ammunition at the crime scene, but no arrests have been made. Authorities have launched an investigation into the attack.
Meanwhile, a similar violent robbery was reported in Busia County, where a gang of six men armed with two pistols and a rifle stormed Lugulu Market on March 24. The criminals targeted a mini-market, stealing Ksh300,000 from attendants before proceeding to adjacent shops, where they robbed workers of cash and mobile phones. Witnesses say the gang arrived and escaped on two unmarked motorcycles, firing gunshots into the air to cause panic. A spent cartridge was recovered at the scene, but no suspects have been apprehended yet.
In another distressing incident in Imenti, Meru County, a gang of three men robbed a motorcycle rider and his two passengers of cash and mobile phones before sexually assaulting a female passenger. The attackers forced their victims off the motorcycle before making away with Ksh8,000. The woman was taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Police have launched an investigation, but no arrests have been made.
These incidents highlight the increasing insecurity in various regions, with armed gangs targeting businesses and travelers. Law enforcement agencies have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities as they intensify efforts to apprehend the criminals. Authorities continue to investigate these cases, hoping to bring the perpetrators to justice and restore security in the affected areas.
