NPS in Turkana driving off cattle recovered after being stolen in Uganda. Photo: NPS X.
The National Police Service (NPS) has confirmed that they have recovered stolen cattle in Uganda, after receiving an alert from the Ugandan Police Authority.
Following the reports, the NS officers responded, with swift response and caught up with the raiders, who fired towards the officers leading to gun fire exchange between the officers and the raiders, who flee the scene after the police overpowered them.
The incident happened on the night of Wednesday night in Turkana County, according to a statement issued by NPS on Friday, June 27.
“On the night of 25 June 2025, Ugandan authorities reported that suspected Turkana youths had crossed into Uganda and stole cattle, driving them back towards the Kenyan border. In response, officers from the National Police Service (NPS) were swiftly mobilised to block possible escape routes and pursue the stolen livestock. The security team intercepted the suspects, leading to an exchange of gunfire that forced the raiders to flee. The animals were successfully recovered during the operation,” NPS stated.
They urged residents at the border points of the country to stop getting involved in criminal activities at the border, as it might jeopardize the relationship between the two countries, as well as the security of the nation.
The NPS warns the public against engaging in criminal activities, including cross-border livestock theft and unlawful incursions into neigbouring countries
