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Two children killed, 200 goats stolen as raiders attack West Pokot-Turkana border

Elders from Marakwet community perform a curse against cattle rustlers and bandits at Tot area in Elgeyo Marakwet County. The elders had given an ultimatum to the rustlers and bandits to surrender or confess failure to which they would be cursed. The Kerio Valley region has experienced a wave of cattle rustling and bandit attacks that has led to the death of several people. 15-01-2017. PHOTO: KEVIN TUNOI/STANDARD

KAPENGURIA: Two children were killed on Friday night when suspected bandits attacked a village along the West Pokot-Turkana border.

Pokot Central Sub-County Deputy Commissioner Geoffrey Kithinji said the raiders were on a revenge mission.

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