A wave of grief has swept through the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret following the tragic and brutal killing of Rev. Fr. Allois Cheruiyot Bett, who was attacked and fatally shot this morning in Tot, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, while carrying out his pastoral duties.
Eldoret Diocese Auxiliary Bishop, Rt. Rev. John Kiplimo Arap Lelei, confirmed the heartbreaking news, describing the attack as a "senseless act of banditry" that has robbed the Church and community of a devoted servant of God.
According to local sources, Fr. Allois was on a pastoral mission in the volatile Kerio Valley region when armed assailants ambushed him. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, though the area has long struggled with intermittent violence and insecurity fueled by cattle rustling and land disputes.
Fr. Allois Cheruiyot Bett was widely respected for his humility, unwavering commitment to the Catholic faith, and tireless service to the people. Known for his compassion and deep sense of duty, he ministered to the spiritual and social needs of many in the Diocese of Eldoret, often working in remote and high-risk areas.
"This is a dark day for us. We have lost not only a priest but a beacon of hope," Bishop Lelei said in a statement. "Fr. Allois embodied the values of faith, peace, and service. His death is a great loss to the Church and the community he so faithfully served."
The Diocese and the local community are now calling for swift investigations and heightened security measures to curb the persistent wave of bandit attacks that continue to threaten the lives of residents and clergy alike.
As tributes pour in from across the country, the Diocese has called for prayers for the soul of Fr. Allois, and for peace in the region.
May the soul of Rev. Fr. Allois Cheruiyot Bett rest in eternal peace.
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