Police in Tseikuru Sub-County, Kitui County, have recovered 22 goats that had been stolen from a herder in Nzitu Village, in a swift operation that forced suspects to flee.
According to a statement by the National Police Service, officers acted promptly after receiving a report of the theft and launched a pursuit of the suspects.
“Police officers in Tseikuru Sub-County have recovered twenty-two goats that had been stolen from a herder in Nzitu Village. Upon receiving the report, police officers responded promptly and pursued the suspects. On noticing the officers, the suspects fled the scene, abandoning the stolen goats.,” the statement said.
All the recovered animals have since been secured and are awaiting handover to the rightful owner.
Authorities have launched investigations to identify and apprehend those behind the theft.
The police service reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property, urging members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
