Police recover 14 illegal firearms in Baringo and Turkana counties
By Ndiritu Wanjiru, February 2, 2026Police in Baringo and Turkana counties have recovered 14 firearms owned illegally in an ongoing security operation.
Confirming the recovery on their social media handles on Monday, February 2, 2026, the National Police Service has said that the recovery has followed a sustained and ongoing operation to wipe out illegal firearms in the area. The service has confirmed to have recovered the 14 rifles together with 51 rounds of ammunition.
“As part of ongoing and sustained security operations targeting illegal arms, the National Police Service yesterday achieved a significant recovery of illicit weapons in Baringo and Turkana counties. Through these intelligence-led operations, officers successfully recovered 14 rifles and 51 rounds of ammunition.” NPS stated.
Disarmament is an ongoing process
The National Police Service has said that recovery of the illegal firearms is a crucial step in the journey towards the elimination of banditry and cattle rustling that has been rampant in the area. The service has linked these acts of banditry and cattle rustling as the main elements of the lack of peace and security in the areas.
“The recovery of these weapons represents a critical step in disrupting banditry, cattle rustling, and other violent crimes that have long threatened the safety and livelihoods of local communities,” NPS added.
Recovery will help in stabilising peace
The National Police Service has also confirmed to be working alongside other security agencies, reaffirming its determination to maintain pressure against the possession and use of illicit weapons and against banditry.
The National Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing the disarmament exercise through peaceful means and community engagement, while enhancing patrols and intelligence-led operations to ensure lasting peace and security in the areas.
Police say the ongoing program targets long-term peace and stability, emphasising that community cooperation is key to reducing arms-related violence and securing livelihoods in the valley. They have called on members of the public with illegal firearms to surrender, and called on those with helpful information on those who may be owning the rifles illegally to make a report to the police for action.