Tuesday, October 15, 2024 – The ongoing conflict in Tana River County
has claimed the lives of 18 villagers in Bangale and Tana North sub-counties.
On Saturday, four more people were killed by
armed militants in the Meti area of Tana North Sub County, bringing the death
toll to 18 since the conflict started late last week.
The criminals are so daring that last
Thursday, they killed a son of the Nanigi location, Chief Mohamed Ramadhani
Hiribae, before setting his house and that of his Assistant Chief, Bajila
Mohamed, on fire.
Tens of other houses have also been set on
fire as retaliation attacks from both communities continue.
By yesterday,
most villages that had been bustling with activity were left deserted, as
residents relocated to Garissa Town, Bangale Town, Hola, and even Nairobi to
stay with relatives.
Last Friday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki declared parts of Bangale and Tana North sub-counties “disturbed and dangerous” for 30 days.
Simultaneously, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja ordered residents in the area to surrender all firearms to the nearest police station.
The Kenyan DAILY POST