[Kenya] Battles: Armed clash
Country
AI Brief
On 13 April 2025, gunmen (described as bandits, likely Marakwet militia, since those who escaped ran towards Elgeyo Marakwet county, where the Marakwet form the majority of the population) ambushed a multi-agency security team, including the police and the military, while on patrol, leading to an armed clash along the West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet border in Sokotou (other sources mention Cheptulel) (Pokot Central, West Pokot). At least 1 police officer from the anti-stock theft unit was killed (other sources mention that none of the officers was injured), while 2 gunmen were shot dead and several others escaped towards Elgeyo Marakwet. Security officers recovered two AK-47 rifles, several rounds of ammunition, and personal belongings during the incident.
- Severity
- HIGH
- Occurred
- 2025-04-13
- Country
- Kenya
- Event type
- armed_conflict
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