Mandera Police Station. [Ibrahim Ali, Standard]

Police, however, say that they do not have adequate evidence to arrest two women in connection with the murder.

The DCI boss urged anyone who has information that may help with investigations on the murder to volunteer it to the police.

He appealed to the community to remain calm assuring them that everyone involved in the killing will be apprehended and charged.

"The family of the deceased are agitated, angry youths have caused commotion within the town and a lot of property destroyed but they should remain calm and allow us to investigate the matter conclusively," lamented Muchira.

In another incident, a senior chief is in police custody following the killing of a civilian in Malkamari location, Banisa constituency.

According to police, Farah Nur Haji and three other men were arrested over the killing of Mohamed Nur Maalim Adan.

As per the reports of the DCI boss, two people were injured in the same incident that happened on February 5, 2023.

Reports indicate that the deceased, Mohamed Nur Maalim Adan, died in the hands of National Police Reservists attached to the office of the chief.