By Our Reporter
KOTIDO
Two cattle rustlers have been killed in an exchange with Security forces who had been tracking them.
According to a Police statement, the incident occurred on 28th February, 2025 in Kotido district.
In Kotido, on February 28, 2025, security forces tracked and recovered seven (07) cows stolen by suspected Jie warriors from Mr. Aduku Angela’s grazing area in Kalonglomuge.
The operation resulted in one warrior being put out of action and another being lynched by a mob. The forces successfully intercepted the stolen livestock from Lokomebu.
Meanwhile, in Nabilatuk, an investigation is underway following the discovery of two unidentified bodies in grazing grounds in Morungabel and Welthunger village on February 28, 2025.
The incident allegedly involved Pokot individuals with kraals in Morungabel, who abducted three Karamojong, with one escaping and two found deceased.
“We urge residents to report any suspicious activities related to cattle theft or violence to UPF, UPDF or local authorities and discourage vigilantism, emphasizing their commitment to ensuring safety and security for all,” reads the statement in part.
