A live bomb and six others were recently found in a grazing field at Naibor Keju in the Samburu central sub county.
According to Abdikadir Malicha who is the Samburu Central Sub County Deputy Police Commander, the live bomb was discovered in a thicket by one herder who was looking after his cattle on Saturday.
“We received a report from members of the public from Naibor Keju near Kisima area that while grazing his cattle, the herder came across seven metal objects which he suspected to be explosives,” he said.
As a result, Abdikadir Malicha stated that he called the bomb disposal unit in the wake of getting credible reports from the ground.
“Out of the seven, one was a live rocket-propelled grenade, while the other six were dummy bombs which are usually used during a military exercise. The live one was old and rusty but once it’s tempered with it can cause serious injuries,” he said.
As reported by Mpasho News, Malicha noted that incidents of unexploded bombs being discovered in the area have been reported several times and urged residents especially children not to tamper with suspicious-looking objects.
“I still urge residents when they come across any metallic object which they suspect to be explosive to report to us for immediate action,” he said.
In the meantime, the locals have been complaining of undetonated bombs that were left three decades ago by the military which were training in the area. Consequently, these live bombs have been posing a danger not only to livestock but also to humans.
“There are numerous live bombs in these hills of Naibor Keju and we are pleading with the government to keep us safe by removing them, before unsuspecting children pick them while grazing,” said one resident.
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