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"content": "(2) On 2nd December, 2018, where 130 camels were stolen following an attack in Kilepoi area, Nachola Ward; (3) On 3rd December, 2018, two persons were injured, 30 camels and 300 goats were stolen in Bendera village, Elbarta Ward; (4) On 24th April, 2019, a police inspector was killed in Marti area, Nachola Ward; (5) On 13th August, 2019, Mr. Lemagas, a local resident, was killed and 30 head of cattle stolen in Ndoto Ward, Samburu North Constituency; (6) On 1st February, 2018, Mr. Lesiamito and Mr. Lepoora were killed, three other persons injured and two thousand livestock stolen in Suyian area, Elbarta Ward; (7) On 2nd September, 2019, an attempt to steal cattle near Lorubae Water Point was made in Waso Ward, Samburu East Constituency; (8) On 20th September, 2019, Mr. Ekatapan, a local resident, lost his life in the Parkati attack, Nyiro Ward, Samburu North Constituency; (9) On 25th September, 2019, Mr. Lewuano, Mr. Leurere, and two cousins from the Letipo family were killed; three other persons injured following an attack in Kawap area, and more than 600 goats and sheep stolen in Elbarta Ward, Samburu North Constituency; (10) On 28th September, 2019, the Ngilai Primary School Deputy head teacher, Mr. Abdi Ali, was killed in Baragoi Town, Elbarta Ward, Samburu North Constituency; (11) On 4th October, 2019, a cattle herder, Mr. Lalaishim, was assaulted by local security forces for letting the cattle cross the Maralal-Baragoi Road at Kampi Nyoka area, Elbarta Ward, Samburu North Constituency; (12) On 5th October, 2019, a businessman, Mr. Euren was killed on his way from Latakweny Trading Centre, Ndoto Ward, Samburu North Constituency; th On 5 October, 2019, Mr. Lalaigwanani was killed, and one person injured following an attack at Mbukoni area, Elbarta Ward, Samburu North Constituency; and, (13) On 8th October, 2019, Mr. Lolpirdai and Mr. Lesharana were killed and three other persons were injured at Lamirog area, following a banditry attack where an estimated 1000 cattle were stolen in Elbarta Ward, Samburu North Constituency. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in light of the numerous cases highlighted above and many more which may have gone unreported, the Government should put in place safeguards to mitigate against banditry attacks in the region, particularly, in the notorious Baragoi area, Samburu North Constituency, and Northern Kenya region in general. In addition, the Government should engage local residents, including Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and professional bodies in Samburu County in sensitizing and creating awareness on the security situation to mitigate against banditry attacks and possible loss of lives and property. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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