Police officers in Igembe, Meru County recently shot dead four suspected bandits and recovered several weapons.
The officers, who are part of the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) shot the four suspects following a raid on their hideout on Tuesday, May 13.
According to reports, the suspects were members of a notorious gang accused of causing anarchy in Meru.
Several bandits killed in Meru. Photo: Courtesy.
They were reportedly gunned down by the officers in Kubisera village, Igembe sub-county.
During the operation, several weapons believed to have been used by the gang to terrorise the residents were recovered.
Among the items recovered were six AK-47 rifles, 527 bullets, and eight mobile phones.
Notably, the ambush comes after Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen announced escalatory measures to curb the persistent banditry across the country.
While speaking in Isiolo, Murkomen announced the planned deployment of more National Police Reservists (NPRs) across five counties, including Meru, Isiolo, Marsabit, Laikipia and Samburu.
He also revealed that chiefs in the aforementioned counties would be allowed to own firearms to defend themselves against cattle rustlers.
