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Marsabit town was thrown into chaos after a boda boda rider was fatally attacked near the PACIDA offices in Manyatta Ginda around 10 p.m.
The assailants reportedly stabbed him multiple times on the neck, ribs, and back in what police suspect was an attempted motorcycle theft that failed.
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The killing sparked angry protests on Wednesday morning, with residents and boda boda operators blocking roads, lighting bonfires, and demanding immediate intervention from security agencies. Businesses remained closed for most of the day as tension gripped the town.
“We are the ones suffering the most,” said rider Galgalo Boru, noting that the nature of their work often forces them to operate late at night, making them prime targets. He added that insecurity in the region has worsened over the last three months, with several riders injured in violent attacks.
Marsabit Central Deputy County Commissioner David Saruni confirmed the incident, assuring residents that investigations were ongoing and that security personnel were pursuing the suspects. He urged locals to remain calm.
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The murder comes just months after a similar incident in Marta Arba, heightening concerns over rising crime in the county. By evening, police had managed to restore order, though unease lingered among residents.
