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Beloved Young Priest Murdered in Kenya, 6 Suspects Arrested
- On May 22, 2025, a Catholic clergyman serving in Tot village, Kerio Valley, Elgeyo Marakwet County, was tragically shot and killed by armed attackers.
- After conducting a Jumuiya mass in Kakbiken village, Father Bett was attacked by gunmen while on his way back to Tot; although initial reports suggested a link to banditry, police investigations have dismissed this connection.
- The National Police Service launched a manhunt that led to the arrest of six suspects who are currently in custody, and increased police presence aims to restore peace in the violence-affected Kerio Valley.
- Police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga condemned the brutal incident, affirmed the National Police Service’s dedication to conducting a swift and comprehensive investigation to bring all perpetrators to justice, and called on the public to assist by providing any helpful information through local police stations or designated free contact lines.
- The killing of Father Bett deeply affected the community in Tot village and resonated widely on social media, prompting local leaders to demand government intervention to curb ongoing violence, even as police clarified that the attack was not connected to banditry or cattle rustling.
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