Police in Naivasha are hunting down a former assistant chief and his son, who are suspected of masterminding a string of violent attacks in the area.
The man, a retired government officer, is alleged to have played a key role in orchestrating the incidents, which have left residents living in fear.
According to reports, the attacks took place in Maella, Naivasha, leaving one person dead and at least three others nursing serious injuries.
Authorities revealed that the motive behind the violence is linked to long-standing land ownership disputes surrounding the vast Ng’ati farm.
The suspects are believed to have fled to a neighboring county following the chaos.
Police investigations indicate that the ex-chief and his son may have mobilized groups of herders who took part in the attacks.
In one of the violent confrontations, the armed herders allegedly descended on four men, leaving them with life-threatening injuries.
This escalation of conflict has heightened tension in the region, as more families fear being caught up in the violence.
Security officials are working around the clock to track down the suspects and bring them to justice.
Local leaders have condemned the attacks, urging calm among residents as investigations continue.
They also called for a peaceful resolution to land-related disputes, noting that such violence only fuels insecurity and disrupts livelihoods.
The incident has once again cast the spotlight on recurring land conflicts in Naivasha and other parts of the Rift Valley, where ownership rows often spiral into deadly confrontations.
Police have assured the public of swift action, stressing that those responsible for planning and executing the attacks will face the full force of the law.
Meanwhile, patrols have been intensified in the affected areas to prevent further bloodshed.
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