A police officer died on Thursday night after an unknown number of gunmen attacked a roadblock leading to the main Kenya-Ethiopia border in Marsabit County.
According to police, three others, including a civilian, sustained serious during the incident.
Police have confirmed that security has been enhanced in the area, and a manhunt for the suspects is currently underway.
Additionally, police revealed that a civilian woman, believed to be a revenue clerk with the county government, was also critically wounded in the attack, which was carried out by suspects armed with grenades and assault rifles.
Confirming the incident, Marsabit County police commander Leonard Kimaiyo revealed that the attackers arrived on board a motorcycle and opened fire at the multi-agency team that was manning the roadblock leading to the Ethiopian border.
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He also said that police and witnesses said the attackers also lobbed two grenades at the team, but they did not detonate.
Police suspect the attacker could be smugglers or terrorists who are trying to find a footing in the area.
Kimaiyo said two police officers were seriously injured in the attack.
“They were targeted by criminals whose motive we are yet to establish. We lost one officer,” he said.
The injured were rushed to Moyale Sub-County Hospital, where one officer succumbed to severe upper limb injuries while undergoing treatment.
