Three fatally shot in attack in Migori

Three Killed in Brutal Gang Attack in Migori County
Three people were fatally shot on Tuesday night in a brutal attack by suspected gang members in Nyatike sub-county, Migori County. The victims, all from the same family, were ambushed in their home by armed assailants in an incident that locals say is part of a worsening cycle of violence in the area.
According to police and witnesses, the attackers stormed the homestead in Kachieng’ area, opening fire on the family without warning. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, though early reports suggest it may be linked to rising gang activity and longstanding community conflicts in the region. Among the dead were two men and one woman, whose identities have not yet been officially released pending family notification.
Area residents reported that the gang, estimated to be around ten individuals, escaped on foot after the shooting. Police who arrived at the scene launched a pursuit operation, though no arrests have been made public as of Wednesday morning. Local leaders and witnesses have expressed growing concern over what they describe as a breakdown of security in parts of Nyatike, with armed criminal groups operating with increasing boldness.
The triple murder has intensified calls from community representatives for urgent government intervention, including increased police patrols and a thorough investigation into gang activity in Migori. County authorities have appealed for calm but acknowledged the need for a stronger security presence in affected areas. As tension mounts, the incident underscores the persistent challenge of curbing armed violence in a region repeatedly identified by the national government as a strategic security hotspot.