A victim recuperating at Isiolo Level Four Hospital after an attack at
the Attan water point on May 26, 2015. PHOTO | VIVIAN JEBET | NATION
MEDIA GROUP
Five people were killed and at least 10 injured after
pastoralists from two communities clashed over water in Attan, Isiolo
County, on Tuesday.
The pastoralists from Turkana and Samburu communities engaged in a nine-hour gun battle at a watering point in Attan.
Isiolo
Deputy Commissioner Julius Maiyo confirmed that the four died at the
scene while the wounded were taken to Isiolo Level Four Hospital. A
fifth body was found at the scene Wednesday morning.
Mr Maiyo said security officers have been deployed to the area to avoid further clashes.
One
of those injured, John Mariao, said about 100 armed pastoralists
ambushed them at the watering point at 11 am Tuesday and started
shooting.
He said he was shot in the left shoulder.
Nominated
Member of the County Assembly Mr Benjamin Lopetet and his counterpart
representing Oldonyiro Ward Mr David Lemantile condemned the attack.
They
accused the County Security Intelligence Committee of laxity saying
locals had reported the impending attack and no action was taken.
Mr
Lopetet called on Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery to
intervene to stop frequent inter-community clashes in Isiolo.
District
Peace and Conflict Resolution Secretary Ms Grace Lorim said the
pastoralist communities in the area clash frequently over water and
pasture.
Learning in several schools in the area has been disrupted following frequent fighting between the two communities.
The affected schools are Ariemet, Loruko, Attan primary schools.Daily Nation.