48 killed in Tana River night attack



Police officers are seen in Kau village where manyattas were razed two weeks ago. At least 40 people were killed following an August 22, 2012 night attack at Reketa village in Tana River County. NATION MEDIA GROUP

Forty eight people were killed following a Tuesday night attack at Reketa village in Tana River County.

The latest incident, which Coast Provincial Commissioner Samuel Kilele described as a revenge attack, also left many injured and others missing.

“I can confirm that 48 people were killed. Out of this six are men, eleven children and the rest women," said Coast deputy police boss Robert Kitur.
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