Former Uhuru CS appeals to Ruto for help after gunmen kill 7 people in Marsabit
Former Treasury CS Ukur Yatani has called on President Ruto and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to intervene after gunmen killed seven people in the Elle Dimtu area, Marsabit County
Former Treasury CS Ukur Yatani has called on President Ruto and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to intervene after gunmen killed seven people in the Elle Dimtu area, Marsabit County.
In a statement on Tuesday, August 13, Yatani said the attack is suspected to have been carried out by militia from a neighboring country.
The Former CS asked for the deployment of more security personnel to borders to stop aggression from militants.
“The sad incident where suspected militia from a neighboring country ambushed a truck near Forole of Marsabit county, killing 7 persons and burning the truck needs an urgent response.
“We appeal to CS Interior to deploy more security personnel to protect these border communities. Kithure Kindiki, William Ruto we request that our Government deal with this situation promptly to deter further aggression,” Yatani stated.
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The attack happened on Monday, August 12 night with five people dying on the spot according to the police.
The victims were transporting food from Moyale to other parts of the country when the incident happened.
The attackers opened fire on the lorry before setting it ablaze with some of the victims inside. Two people managed to get out of the vehicle and hid in the thicket.
A 16-year-old boy survived the attack and reported the incident to the Forole Police Station.
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