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Mourners cheat death after bandits open fire at funeral

Saimo Soi Member of county assembly Richard Kambala (in white shirt) viewing the body of the former chief Wilson Chebungei during the  burial ceremony on June 14,2015 at Loruk in Baringo county.Chebungei was killed by bandits two weeks ago at his home. [PHOTO:KIPSANG JOSEPH/STANDARD]

Hundreds of mourners who attended the burial ceremony of slain Loruk chief retired Wilson Chebungei escaped death by a whisker after bandits sprayed them with bullets on Saturday.

The mourners had just finished placing flowers at the grave outside the deceased's compound when all hell broke loose - forcing some to seek refuge inside stores and the few available houses for about two hours.

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