- A deadly clash between the Orma and Degodia communities in Tana River County has left four people dead, including a 5-year-old boy
- This is after attackers ambushed their victims with poisoned arrows, in a violence that erupted after two rape suspects were arrested
- Their bodies were laid to rest in Tula cemetery in an event that was heavy with sorrow and frustration
A peaceful morning in Tula, Bangale Sub-county, Tana River County, turned into a nightmare as four people, including a 5-year-old boy, were killed by poisoned arrows in a tragic escalation of clan conflicts.
The clashes between the Orma and Degodia communities erupted after the arrest of two men suspected of involvement in the defilement of a 16-year-old girl at El Niqa.
As the suspects were taken to Bangale police station, tensions flared, with members of the attackers’ community threatening retaliation if their kin were not released.
Their ominous warnings turned deadly when they ambushed unsuspecting members of the victim’s clan at a local water point.
Armed with poisoned arrows, they launched a brutal attack, killing four people instantly while others narrowly escaped with injuries.
Amid the grieving community, Abdikadir Mohamed, a resident from the affected clan, recounted the terror that had swept through their village.
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“They came armed with pangas and arrows, threatening us, saying we would not stay if their people were not released. We told them it was the government’s responsibility, but they wouldn’t listen. We never imagined they would resort to killing our people.”
As the bodies were laid to rest in Tula cemetery, the mood was heavy with sorrow and frustration.
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Local leaders, including former MPs Nuh Nassir (Bura), Rashid Kassim (Wajir East), and Ahmed Kolosh (Wajir West), attended the burial, condemning the violence and urging the community to remain calm.
Kassim expressed disbelief and grief over the loss of a child in the conflict. “Life is sacred, especially that of a 5-year-old boy. This tragedy should never have happened.”
Despite warnings and reports made to Bangale police station, Mohamed and others blamed the authorities for their slow response.
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“We told the police about the threats, but they only responded after asking for fuel. By the time they arrived, four lives had already been taken,” Mohamed said bitterly.
Tana River County security officials, led by David Koskey, along with Bura MP Yakub Adow, have since visited the area and held a security meeting aimed at easing tensions between the communities.
However, the scars of the attack run deep as residents call for swift justice and peace in their land.
