Six explosive devices defused in Moyale as fighting continues in Ethiopia

By Caroline Waforo

Six explosive devices have been defused in the Sessi area of Moyale Constituency, Marsabit County, amid ongoing fighting in neighbouring Ethiopia.

Speaking to Radio Jangwani, Moyale Deputy County Commissioner Benedict Munywoki said the explosives were discovered on Sunday and subsequently defused by Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers.

Munywoki clarified that the devices were not deliberately targeted at Kenyan territory but had landed accidentally amid the fighting across the border.

He also confirmed that some people had sustained injuries from stray bullets originating from Ethiopia.

The Deputy County Commissioner further revealed that some residents of Sessi had been forced to flee their homes over fears for their safety.

He said security agencies, led by the military, had intensified patrols in the area to contain the situation and safeguard residents.