Clan violence claims six, two injured
AP Commandant Mohamed Sheikh addressing elders in Wajir in February 2016. He has said six people have died and two others injured in fighting between Jibrail and Matan clans in Wajir County on November 5, 2016. PHOTO | BRUHAN MAKONG | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- The violence occurred in Baghala and the deceased were from the Matan clan who had gone to attack Jibril settlements.
Six people have died and two others injured in fighting between Jibrail and Matan clans in Wajir County on Saturday.
AP Commandant Mohammed Sheikh said the injured have been taken to Eldas Hospital for treatment.
The violence occurred in Baghala and the deceased were from the Matan clan who had gone to attack Jibrail settlements, a police source said
A police source, who sought anonymity because he is not allowed to speak to media, said the plan to was leaked leading to the assailants being ambushed on their arrival in the area.
Bodies of the deceased have been taken to Arbajahan.
