Two shot dead, four injured in gun attack

By CYRUS OMBATI

Wajir county : At least two people were on Wednesday night shot dead and four others wounded in a gun attack near Baraza Park, Wajir town.

This is the second attack at the same market in a week. A gunman burst into the market and shot at the victims indiscriminately before escaping, police said.

Police suspect the attack is linked to business rivalry in the area between the locals and those from upcountry. Those targeted in the two attacks sell khat.

The injured are admitted at the local hospital and police said they would be discharged. According to police investigation, there has been a rift between the locals and some people from upcountry over selling of the plant.

“This is not terrorism, but we believe it is an issue of business. There are some locals who do not want others to operate here,” said a senior police officer who asked not to be named.

One person was killed and three others seriously injured last Friday evening after twin explosions went off near the same market.

The explosions went off about 500 metres apart just a few minutes to 8pm. Those injured were later flown to Nairobi.