Two Administration Police officer have sustained serious injuries an a police truck set a blaze on Thursday after by suspected Pokot bandits laid an ambush on them in Nasukro, Baringo South .


Confirming the incident, Baringo County AP commandant Robinson Ndiwa said the officers who were on patrol in the rustling prone area when the unknown heavily armed bandits attacked them injuring the officers and setting the lorry on fire. 

“The bandits who are from the neighbouring Pokot community accosted our officers where there was a serious shoot out. Our officers were overwhelmed forcing them to escape ,two of our officers sustained injuries following the scuffle, “said Ndiwa. 

He issued a stern warning to the bandits saying the government will hunt for the perpetrators . 

“The government has launched a man hunt to arrest the bandits and will catch up with them whether alive or dead ,”added Ndiwa. 

One officer was airlifted to Nairobi for further treatment this evening .