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    "id": 1549843,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1549843/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Saku, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Ali Raso",
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    "content": "On 27th February 2025, there was an attack on a public transport bus registration number KCH 872N at Mbukoi area along Maralal-Baragoi Road. At around 1120 hours, a distress call was received at both Marti and Baragoi Police Stations from a member of the public reporting an attack on a public transport minibus. The bus, which is registered under Ngarua SACCO and plying the Baragoi-Maralal route, was ambushed by armed criminals at Mbukoi area, approximately 10 kilometers from Marti Centre. The incident was recorded at Marti Police Station. Investigation commenced under DCI. Inside the bus, two spent cartridges were found near the location and two individuals lost their lives. The victims were identified as Kelvin Kompel and George Lochuch, the latter being the conductor of the bus. Their bodies were transferred to Samburu County Referral Hospital Mortuary for autopsy, which confirmed they succumbed due to gunshot injuries. So far, no suspects have been arrested, but several proactive security measures have been implemented to prevent future attacks along that particular road. The third issue is on cattle rustling raid between Samburu and Turkana in Tuum Location of Samburu North Sub-location. On 14th February 2025 at around 1600 hours, Baragoi Police Station received a report from Area Chief Alfred Leriano of Tuum location regarding a cattle rustling incident. The attack occurred at Mparasian area of Simale within Tuum Location, where Samburu herders grazing their animals were ambushed by an estimated 200-armed bandits believed to be from the neighbouring community. The bandits fatally injured three herders while one sustained gunshot injuries before driving away with unknown number of livestock. A multi-agency team alongside members of the community visited the scene, where three bodies of herders were recovered with bullet wounds. The deceased were identified as Alois Lmorumu (18 years old), Lenakuru Lempisikichoi (17 years old), and Lemulangai Leende (19 years old). A survivor namely Ltirol Lenkongolian (20-year-old), sustained gunshot injuries and was treated at Tuum dispensary. DCI officers documented and photographed the scene and the bodies were moved to Baragoi Hospital Mortuary for post-mortem. Investigations into the incident are ongoing. A multi-agency team is working round the clock to recover the stolen livestock. The following is an update of the investigation of a murder incident that occurred on 10th January 2025 at Ngorishe area along Baragoi-South Horr Road. On 10th January at 1000 hours, the Bendera Location Chief, Mr Daniel Lerrete reported a fatal shooting incident at Ngorishe fields along the Baragoi South Horr Road at Baragoi Police Station. Consequently, a team of police officers were dispatched to the scene. The officers discovered the body of Loirogo Lempisikichoi, a 16-year-old male juvenile, with gunshot wounds on the head and chest. The scene was documented and photographed. A thorough search led to the recovery of two cartridges and a mobile phone belonging to the deceased. Further reports revealed that the deceased was escorting his nephew to school when they were accosted by unknown people who shot at them indiscriminately. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the criminals and fugitives following the attack on police escort, including the recovery of missing firearms. The Ministry has taken the following measures to apprehend the criminals: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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