Two shot by unknown attackers in Garissa town

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Mr Khator decline to comment weather the attackers could be the Al-shabab, the Islamist militant based in war-ravaged Somalia.

Two people were shot and seriously injured by unknown attackers in Garissa town along Ngamia road Tuesday evening.

The two were rushed to Garissa General Hospital.

Speaking to journalists at the hospital Garissa County Commissioner Rashid Khator said the two are in stable condition and are closely being monitored.

There was tension at both the hospital and the scene where curious onlookers jammed the area.

Mr Khator decline to comment weather they could be the Al-shabab, Islamist militants based in the war-ravaged Somalia.

A senior Muslim cleric was shot dead along Ngamia road two weeks ago by unknown people while coming from mosque after praying.