Tensions have escalated in the Sibilo area of Saimo Soi ward following a violent ambush by armed bandits overnight. Residents are on edge after the assailants opened fire, leaving a man in his middle years severely injured at his home in Baringo County.
Under the cover of darkness, the daring bandits also seized an unknown number of goats, compounding the distress felt by the community. With their heavy weaponry, the bandits now hold sway over the area, prompting locals to flee their homes in search of safety.
This attack comes closely after a harrowing incident involving Baringo North MP Joseph Makilap and Baringo Woman Representative Florence Jematia. Their convoy came under attack in the Chepkesin area, narrowly escaping tragedy. The leaders, accompanied by a Red Cross team, were en route to distribute relief food to displaced families when the ambush occurred on Saturday.
The atmosphere remains charged with fear in the region, prompting residents to seek refuge elsewhere amid fears of further attacks. Additionally, concerns loom over the disruption of education, as the few existing schools may be forced to close due to the escalating violence.
