Multi-agency teams investigating the April 18 military chopper crash are combing villages with hopes of recovering valuables that were stolen from victims of the incident of the incident.
The teams say some of the valuables including watches, mobile phones and shoes were picked up by first responders to the scene.
Some of the mobile phones are being switched on and off and are on the move in the villages.
Among those who were killed in the crash was the Chief of Defence Forces Gen Francis Ogolla.
The family said the only thing that was handed over to them by the military from the site was his wedding ring.
Some of the bodies were intact when they were picked from the scene and in uniforms.
Others were burnt following the crash that happened soon after the chopper had taken off.
“Some of these people are walking around with the valuables including mobile phones and shoes of the victims,” said an official aware of the issue.
The official said the items are needed as part of the ongoing probe.
The team has contacted local leaders to help in talking to the said responders who are missing, to surrender the valuables.
A military probe team, known as a Board of Inquiry, has already been established.
Brig Mohamed Salah Farah, the Commander of Laikipia Airbase, leads this team.
Police are also among those who are helping in the probe.
Leaders have called for an investigation into the crash to rule out foul play.
