ISIOLO, Kenya – Five camels stolen from the Kuri Grazing Plains in Eldera, Isiolo County, have been recovered and returned to their owners following a multi-agency security operation.
The recovery was made on Saturday, November 7, after police officers and National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) launched a tracking operation that led them to Dhir Dera grazing plains in Korbesa Location, Cherab Sub-County.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), the security team followed the stolen animals across the grazing areas before locating all five camels.
The animals were subsequently identified by their rightful owners and handed back to them.
The police did not disclose how the theft was carried out, when exactly the camels were stolen or whether any suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident.
Community Cooperation in Livestock Recovery
The operation highlights the role of coordination between security agencies and local administration in responding to livestock theft, a persistent security concern in parts of northern Kenya.
The NPS has reiterated its commitment to pursuing individuals involved in banditry and livestock theft, while calling on residents to share information with security agencies through community policing initiatives.
The latest recovery comes amid continued security operations targeting livestock theft across northern Kenya.
Earlier in November, multi-agency teams recovered 3,075 sheep and goats in separate operations in Marsabit, Samburu and Isiolo counties. The recoveries included 3,000 animals traced to suspected armed attackers in Marsabit and 75 sheep and goats recovered at Oltungai Plateau following a pursuit in the Samburu-Isiolo border region.
The police have urged residents to continue working with security agencies and local administrators to help prevent livestock theft and improve security in affected communities.
