Security officers have been dispatched to Kampi Samaki in Garissa as clashes heat up. [Abdimalik Hajir, Standard]
The police have also launched investigations into claims that some officials from a county government along with former disarmed NPRs were involved in the attack that took place in broad day light.
Lagdera Deputy County Commissioner Philip Koima said the armed men raided Kampi Samaki which lies in the disputed area between Isiolo and Garissa counties.
He said the assailant also torched seven houses as local residents scampered for safety in the neighbouring villages.
Questions have also emerged on how 70 armed individuals could have planned and executed the attack without the knowledge of security officers in the area.
National Police Reservist Noor Keinan sustained gunshot injuries to the abdomen and is receiving treatment at Benane Hospital. His AK47 rifle was stolen.
Thirty-three camels were stolen from herders Hussein Roble and Ali Adan at Kampi Samaki.
The police have also launched investigations on the involvement of the Isiolo county inspectorate as well as former disarmed National Police Reservists.
Assailants torched seven houses as residents scampered for safety in the neighbouring villages from Kampi Samakki. [Abdimalik Hajir, Standard]
According to Lagdera Deputy County Commissioner Philip Koima, armed men went on a killing spree when they raided Kampi Samaki village which lies in the disputed area between the two counties.