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https://nation.africa/ Kaptagat police station in Eldoret came to standstill Tuesday when residents of Koibarak area stormed the premises after police officers were found slaughtering a cow allegedly stolen from a local villager.
Irate residents paralysed activities along Kaptagat-Eldoret Road while demanding arrest of the officers involved.
Acting Elgeyo Marakwet County Police Commander Patrick Njoroge appealed for calm as they launch investigations into the incident. The owner of the cow, Mary Barmasai, asked the police to compensate her.
Locals storm police station in Eldoret after officers allegedly slaughtered stolen cow
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