The herders, some of whom were brought to the hospital unconscious, claimed the soldiers round them up before ordering them to undress. The herders said they don’t know the whereabouts of their cattle, which they left unattended after their encounter with the officers. Garissa-based human rights activists have threatened to sue the Kenya Defence Forces, saying commanders will be held personally liable for their actions. "It’s barbaric for KDF officers to attack harmless people who are herding their livestock. Contacted for comment, Kenya Defence Forces spokesperson Lt Col Paul Njuguna denied the allegations, saying KDF is currently not doing any operation in the area.

Source: Daily Nation September 04, 2018 11:48 UTC