Three people shot dead in attack at Ntimaru, Migori County

Three Shot Dead in Brutal Armed Attack in Migori’s Ntimaru
Three people were shot and killed on Monday night in a brutal armed attack in Ntimaru, Kuria West, Migori County, in an incident that has further heightened security concerns in the region. The victims, who included two men and one woman, were ambushed by a group of armed assailants while returning home, in what local authorities suspect was a targeted attack.
According to preliminary police reports, the attackers, believed to be part of an organized criminal gang, opened fire on the victims at close range before fleeing the scene. The bodies of the deceased were discovered by local residents, who alerted police. Officers from the Ntimaru Police Station have launched an investigation, though no arrests have been made so far.
The incident has sparked renewed fear and anger among residents, who say such attacks have become increasingly common in the area. A local community leader, who requested anonymity for safety reasons, stated, Our people are being killed, and no one is being held accountable. We urge the government to deploy more security personnel and address this wave of violence.
This latest attack adds to a growing list of violent incidents in Migori, which has been flagged by the national government as a high-risk area for crime. Local leaders and human rights groups are calling for enhanced security operations and community policing initiatives to curb the escalating insecurity. As investigations continue, residents remain hopeful that the perpetrators will be brought to justice and that lasting solutions will be implemented to restore peace in the region.