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Wildlife rangers have shot dead five suspected ivory poachers during a gun battle in western Kenya. Two rangers were hurt during the battle in West Pokot county, said officials from Kenya's Wildlife Service (KWS). They said 50kg (110lb) of elephant tusks and AK-47 rifles were recovered.

Kenya has recently taken a more aggressive stance against poaching as it combats a surge in demand for ivory from Asia, despite a long-standing ban on the international trade.

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In another incident at Kubisera area in Isiolo County another gang of four suspected poachers were arrested when they engaged KWS rangers.

Following this encounter, one magazine of an AK47, 50 rounds of ammunition, one axe, one machete and two elephant tusks were recovered.

The other two arrests took place at Rumuruti in Laikipia County where a 30/06 type rifle and four rounds of ammunition were recovered.

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