Kirinyaga: Residents of Kirinyaga Express Concern Over Increasing Incidents of Livestock Theft
Speaking on Friday, residents of Kirinyaga central have called for heightened security measures after the latest incident in which a cow was stolen and slaughtered at Kirutira village.
According to Juliana Wanjiku Muriuki, her cow was stolen on Thursday at Kirutira in Kerugoya ward.
She said witnesses saw a Probox, which was ferrying the stolen cow remove the animal and slaughter it before leaving the site with remains of the carcass left behind.
Jamlick Chomba, a neighbour, said the thieves drove off at high speed before villagers could corner them.
"We were able to see the number plate of the vehicle and we will forward it to the police," he said.
Josphat Karimi, the victim's son, said several people in the area have been victims of theft and villagers are now calling on the security agencies to increase patrols and hunt down the thieves.
Other cases of theft include one in Ndia constituency at Kahuhi ini village, where two cows belonging to Michael Maina were stolen and slaughtered two kilometers away from his homestead.
Kirinyaga Residents Decry Rising Cases Of Livestock Theft
Speaking on Friday, residents of Kirinyaga central have called for heightened security measures after the latest incident in which a cow was stolen and slaughtered at Kirutira village.
According to Juliana Wanjiku Muriuki, her cow was stolen on Thursday at Kirutira in Kerugoya ward.
She said witnesses saw a Probox, which was ferrying the stolen cow remove the animal and slaughter it before leaving the site with remains of the carcass left behind.
"We were able to see the number plate of the vehicle and we will forward it to the police," he said.
Josphat Karimi, the victim's son, said several people in the area have been victims of theft and villagers are now calling on the security agencies to increase patrols and hunt down the thieves.
Other cases of theft include one in Ndia constituency at Kahuhi ini village, where two cows belonging to Michael Maina were stolen and slaughtered two kilometers away from his homestead.
