A major security operation is underway in search of cattle rustlers who killed Five police reservists on Thursday morning when they staged an ambush at Arabal in Baringo South Sub County.
Two other people who were injured are recuperating at Marigat Sub District Hospital.
There was tension in the area as locals claimed that the reservists were targetted because they from a certain community.
The assailants also reportedly stole cattle and fled towards Chepkalacha in Tiaty East.
Several leaders have condemned the attack including Baringo South Charles Kamuren.
He called for security to beefed up in the area.