Kenya: Police Officer Killed, 8 Remandees Escape as Bandits Ambush Police Convoy in Samburu

A police officer was shot dead on Monday as eight remandees escaped after suspected Turkana bandits ambushed a police convoy escorting prisoners in Samburu County.

The attack occurred at Charda along the Maralal-Baragoi-South Horr road as officers transported detainees from Maralal GK Prison to Baragoi for a mobile court session.

Marti Police Station Commander Robert Amuke confirmed the incident, revealing that the slain officer was a police constable who had been serving as a driver at the…