Grief, Anger Grips Igambang’ombe Following Fatal Attack By Armed Gunmen
Tension remained high in Igambang’ombe, Tharaka Nithi County, following a nighttime attack that killed two persons and critically injured two more.
Multi-agency teams are probing the attack on a homestead in the Kamwimbi area of Igambang’ombe Sub-County.
According to authorities, approximately six armed males attacked a woman’s home around 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, causing havoc before attacking the inhabitants.
Police said the group, allegedly equipped with a handgun and crude weapons, first attacked and killed David Muchiri, 32, at the homestead’s entrance.
The robbers reportedly fired several gunshots into the air to scare away locals before entering the residence and killing Deborah Muthoni Nyagah, 68.
Two other victims survived the attack with serious injuries. The gang escaped after the incident and remained at large by Thursday night.
The injured victims were rushed to Chuka General Referral Hospital, where they were admitted for treatment.
Meanwhile, the bodies of the deceased were preserved at the facility’s mortuary pending postmortem examinations.
Police said the motive of the attack was not immediately known and investigations were ongoing.
Meanwhile, an operation to recover stolen livestock in Igembe Central Sub-County turned tragic after a National Police Reservist (NPR) officer was shot dead during a confrontation with suspected bandits.
The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon at around 3:43pm in the Ntomithea Dam area of Rikiau, when a team of police officers and NPR officers pursuing stolen livestock came under ambush.
The officers reportedly encountered about 11 suspected bandits armed with firearms and other weapons while tracing the stolen animals, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire.
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During the shootout, NPR officer John Karithi Kanyaru sustained gunshot wounds to the chest and left hand.
He was rushed to Guardian Hospital Kangeta, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Police said about 40 cows and 20 goats, believed to have been stolen, were recovered during the operation and later collected by their owners, who had joined the pursuit.
The deceased officer’s G3 rifle was recovered at the scene and handed over to another NPR officer.
Authorities said further operations had been launched to pursue the attackers and restore security in the area.
The area is among those facing persistent attacks from rustlers amid ongoing security operations.
Grief, Anger Grips Igambang’ombe Following Fatal Attack By Armed Gunmen
