Recce squad officers arrive at DP William Ruto's rural home in Uasin Gishu County. [Photo/nation.co.ke]

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The lone assailant who stormed into Deputy President William Ruto’s home in Sugoi, Uasin Gishu County has been killed.

Several gunshots were heard on Sunday morning from Ruto’s home.

However, Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet confirmed that the attacker has been killed.

The siege came to an end at about 9am today, according to Boinnet.

A contingent of police officers and GSU Recce squad were deployed at Ruto’s rural home on Saturday immediately the attack was reported.

The DP and his family members were not at the home when the attack happened.