Two people have been confirmed dead and seven others sustained injuries following an attack in Salima village, Marsabit County on Wednesday morning.
According to Marsabit County Commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo are suspected to have been on a revenge. He also said that the attackers were suspected to have been looking for a gun they had lost during a past attack.
“The attackers were looking for a gun that was stolen from them during an incident where a man was murdered a month ago,” said Mr. Kitiyo.
Three days ago, a family lost three members following communal clashes. The victims were killed at Ol-Turot village, of Laisamis sub-county.
The attackers did not steal anything during the attack. “The attackers might have been on a revenge mission since they did not steal anything,” said Mr. Kitiyo.
The residents of this region are now living in fear following the incident. The county commissioner also confirmed that the police has launched an investigation into the attack, saying that they will arrest the culprits soon.
“We have sent police officers from Marsabit and GSU team from Baragoi to help calm the situation,” said Mr. Kitiyo.