A police officer was killed and two others sustained serious injuries when an unknown number of heavily armed assailants launched an attack at a checkpoint in the Sessi area of Moyale town, Marsabit County.<\/p>\n
In response, all security apparatus have been activated, and an intense manhunt for the suspects is currently underway.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Marsabit County Police Commander Leonard Kimaiyo stated that the attack occurred around 6 pm today and was executed by suspects reportedly riding a motorcycle.<\/p>\n
The injured were rushed to Moyale Sub-County Hospital, where one officer succumbed to severe upper limb injuries while undergoing treatment.<\/p>\n
Commander Kimaiyo added that two undetonated grenades were recovered at the scene and later detonated by officers from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) who also responded to the incident.<\/p>\n
He urged the residents of Moyale town to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies by providing useful information that could aid in the arrest of the culprits.<\/p>\n
Arrangements are being made to airlift the injured officers, who suffered multiple injuries, to Nairobi for specialized treatment.<\/p>\n
The attackers, who fired indiscriminately at the multi-agency team manning the border point, left the victims with critical wounds, and one officer had grenade pellets lodged in his body.<\/p>\n
Detectives are currently piecing together clues to establish the motive behind the attack.<\/p>\n
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