The successful recoveries were made on Friday evening after a fierce exchange with the suspected cattle raiders at the Sokomej crossing point in Lobongia, Kaabong District.
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Cows that have been recovered after a gunfight with armed warriors
Joint Security Forces have recovered 14 heads of cattle
raided from Kakamar sub-county in Kaabong district.
The successful recoveries were made on Friday after a fierce exchange with the suspected cattle raiders at the Sokomej
crossing point in Lobongia, Kaabong District.
Mike Longole, the Mt Moroto regional police spokesperson, said that the recovered cattle are still in their custody at the Kakamar holding
ground.
Longole said that the cows will be officially handed over to
the rightful owners following the agreed procedures.
"We commend the joint forces for their prompt response
and successful operation. This achievement demonstrates the commitment of the
security agencies to protect lives and property in the region," Longole
said.
Longole urges the public to remain vigilant and report
suspicious activities to authorities.
While other parts of Karamoja are enjoying relative peace,
Kaabong has continued experiencing pockets of insecurity.
It is reported that the armed warriors cause havoc at
their youthful stage, who refused to surrender their guns to the government,
while others acquired recently from the neighbouring countries, such as South
Sudan and Turkana in Kenya.
