Two Killed, AK-47 Recovered in Lolgorian Police Shootout

Police officers in Lolgorian killed two suspected robbers and recovered an AK-47 rifle during a shootout, cutting short what officers described as a violent crime spree across Narok County.

Officers from Lolgorian Police Station acted on intelligence and trailed the suspects to Olakira, where they caught the trio breaking into a local pub and loading assorted alcoholic drinks into a getaway motorcycle.

When the suspects spotted the officers, they abandoned the loot and fled into the night.

“We gave chase immediately and cornered them at the Olkilorit area,” a police officer at the scene said. “They refused to surrender and opened fire on our team.”

Neutralization of a Criminal Syndicate and Recovery of Weapons

The officers responded with lethal force, fatally injuring two suspects, and a third suspect escaped with gunshot wounds and remains at large.

At the scene, police recovered an AK-47 rifle with a magazine loaded with two rounds, two Maasai swords, a claw hammer, a Red Boxer motorcycle, and assorted alcoholic beverages.

Investigators said the weapons and stolen items linked the group to a series of murders, violent robberies, and burglaries in the area.

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“The operation cut short the reign of terror of a syndicate that had been terrorizing residents,” police said in a statement.

The bodies of the two suspects were moved to Transmara West Sub-County Hospital Level 4 Mortuary for identification and autopsy, and all recovered items have been secured as exhibits.

Officers are now pursuing leads to arrest the escaped suspect.

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Dismantling Armed Criminal Gangs through Intelligence-Led Action

The National Police Service said the operation demonstrates its commitment to dismantling armed criminal gangs through intelligence-led action.

“We will not allow criminals to hold the community hostage,” a senior officer said. “Anyone with information should come forward.”

DCI urged the public to report suspicious activity anonymously through its toll-free line 0800 722 203 or WhatsApp at 0709 570 000 under the hashtag #FichuaKwaDCI.

Police stated the investigations are still ongoing.

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Police in Lolgorian killed two suspects and recovered an AK-47 rifle during a shootout with a robbery syndicate linked to murders and burglaries in Narok County. / PHOTO FILES