Bandit attack: Kindiki visits hospitalised Police Reservist officer
By evans.maritim, May 17, 2023
Interior and Nation Administration Cabinet Secretary (CS) on Wednesday, May 17 visited National Police Reservist officer injured by bandits recently.
Stephen Murijo is admitted at Nanyuki Cottage Hospital where he is receiving specialised medical care.
“He was critically injured by bandits early in the week during an operation by the multi-agency security team pursuing armed criminals who had stolen 75 heads of cattle from Enasoit Ranch that were all recovered.
“The Government will foot his medical bills and support his journey to full recovery,” he said.
Kindiki on hospital bill
The CS said medical expenses for the officer will be paid by NHIF.
“The Government acknowledges and appreciates the pivotal role played by the National Police Reservists across the country in supplementing efforts by the National Police Service and Kenya Defence Forces to combat bandits and other armed criminals in the ongoing Maliza Uhalifu Operation.
“The Government will, through NHIF, provide medical cover for all NPR officers, supply them with uniform and other necessary equipment to facilitate their service delivery,” he added.