A group of unknown goons raided and destroyed property at a deserted General Service Unit (GSU) camp in Angata Barrikoi, Narok County, after learning that officers had been moved from the area.
This incident happened shortly after the GSU officers were withdrawn on May 2, as ordered by the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja.
Kanja directed that the entire team be relocated due to allegations that they were involved in the shooting of six villagers during a clash with police. This incident happened on April 28.
''I have heard you citizens saying that you want the DCIO gone. The DCIO should be reassigned, Mr Amin, back to the headquarters for other duties. Bring someone who will be capable of working for the citizens here," Kanja directed.
''The GSU commander should also follow the same suit and should be reassigned elsewhere,'' he added amid jubilation from the locals.
According to police reports, the attackers came from Gwetembe in Kuria East, Ntimaru Subcounty, Migori County, and crossed the border into Narok County and entered the abandoned camp.
Once inside, the goons vandalised the buildings, destroyed the structures, and stole valuable items. They took off with iron sheets, water tanks, timber, parts of the uni-hut, and other property that had been left behind.
Police are investigating the incident and are working on identifying the individuals involved and recovering the stolen property
In the same area, a section of the Angata Barrikoi sugarcane plantation was burnt down in a suspected arson attack.
According to reports, the plantation was set ablaze by unknown individuals at around 10 p.m. on Friday, deepening concerns in a region already reeling from violent unrest and land disputes.
The fire consumed approximately six acres of land and caused significant losses for local farmers and the sugar factory.
The incident was confirmed by Ngendalel Location Chief Leonard Langat, who revealed that investigations are already underway to identify the culprits.
