Kitui businessman shot dead in night attack

Kitui Trader Shot Dead in Night Attack
A prominent local trader was shot and killed by unknown assailants in a night attack that has sent shockwaves through the Kitui Town business community. The incident occurred on Saturday evening as the businessman was closing his retail shop, marking another violent crime in an area where security has been a growing concern.
According to police reports, the victim was ambushed by a gang of three men who approached him as he was preparing to leave his premises. The assailants, at least one of whom was armed with a pistol, opened fire at close range before fleeing the scene on foot. The trader succumbed to his injuries before he could be rushed to the hospital. Police who arrived at the scene launched an immediate search for the suspects, but no arrests have been made so far.
The murder has triggered an outcry from fellow traders and residents, who are now questioning their safety. The deceased was known as a hardworking and respected member of the business community. We are terrified. If a successful trader can be gunned down in such a manner, then none of us is safe. We demand justice and better security patrols in our town, said the chairman of the Kitui Traders Association.
This killing adds to a series of security challenges in Kitui County, even as the national and county governments implement measures to combat crime, including the construction of new police stations in border hotspots. Police have assured the public that they are pursuing several leads and are determined to apprehend the perpetrators. The incident underscores the persistent threat of armed urban crime and the urgent need for more effective and visible policing to protect lives and livelihoods.