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Schools closed as attacks escalate in West Pokot

Armed youth from the Ilchamus Community celebrate after a successful recovery mission in which more than 2, 000 sheep and goats were snatched from suspected Pokot cattle rustlers after hours of gun battle [PHOTO:KIPSANG JOSEPH]

More than 5,000 students have not reported to school for first term for fear of sporadic attacks by bandits along the border of West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet counties.

Two weeks after schools opened, eight schools and early childhood education centres in Chesogon Division, Pokot Central Sub-county still remain closed, following the insecurity.

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