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SAA event in Turkana, Kenya on Mon 9th February 2026

9th February 2026

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On 9 February 2026, more than 200 unknown gunmen (likely Pokot militia, based on previous attacks in the Turkana East sub-county) engaged in an armed clash with police reservists (other sources mention the police and officers from the General Service Unit) in Lokwamosing (Turkana East, Turkana), moments after the gunmen had raided the area and made away with more than 2000 livestock, before driving towards Lochakula. Casualties unknown. Fewer than 150 goats were recovered, and a school closed following the incident.

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