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A police officer was killed and two others sustained serious injuries when an unknown number of heavily armed assailants launched an attack at a checkpoint in the Sessi area of Moyale town, Marsabit County.
In response, all security apparatus have been activated, and an intense manhunt for the suspects is currently underway.
A civilian woman, 45 years old, was also critically wounded in the attack, which was carried out by suspects armed with grenades and assault rifles.
Marsabit County Police Commander Leonard Kimaiyo stated that the attack occurred around 6 pm today and was executed by suspects reportedly riding a motorcycle.
The injured were rushed to Moyale Sub-County Hospital, where one officer succumbed to severe upper limb injuries while undergoing treatment.
Commander Kimaiyo added that two undetonated grenades were recovered at the scene and later detonated by officers from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) who also responded to the incident.
He urged the residents of Moyale town to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies by providing useful information that could aid in the arrest of the culprits.
Arrangements are being made to airlift the injured officers, who suffered multiple injuries, to Nairobi for specialized treatment.
The attackers, who fired indiscriminately at the multi-agency team manning the border point, left the victims with critical wounds, and one officer had grenade pellets lodged in his body.
Detectives are currently piecing together clues to establish the motive behind the attack.
By KNA NEWS