In a heartbreaking incident in Karare, Saku Constituency, two lives were lost when a grenade detonated inside a home, killing a father and his son as they attempted to dismantle what appeared to be a live explosive device.
Highlights:
- A grenade explosion inside a home in Karare, Marsabit County killed a father and his son.
- The victims reportedly attempted to dismantle the device when it detonated.
- Part of the house was destroyed in the blast.
- County police commander warned residents against handling suspicious explosive-like items.
- Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and police are jointly investigating the origin of the grenade.
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Devastating Blast in Karare
On Wednesday afternoon in Karare area of Saku Constituency, Marsabit County, a father and son lost their lives after a grenade exploded inside their home. The blast also caused structural damage to part of the house.
The Fatal Attempt to Handle a Grenade
Preliminary police reports indicate that the two had found the device and tried to dismantle it, triggering the explosion that claimed both lives instantly. Marsabit County Police Commander Leonard Kimaiyo confirmed the incident and cautioned the public against tampering with devices that resemble explosives.
Authorities Sound the Alarm
Commander Kimaiyo urged residents to immediately report suspicious objects to the police or relevant security agencies, warning of the dangers of handling such items without expertise.
The investigation involves the Marsabit County police team and personnel from the Kenya Defence Forces, working to trace how the explosive device found its way into a residential area and whether there are more such devices nearby
This tragic incident stands as a stark reminder that danger often lies hidden and that one wrong move can cost lives.
