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Kenya: Grenade Hurled By Unhappy Lover Misses Target, Lands On Stranger

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 23 July 2021.

On Tuesday evening, a man in Isiolo town attempted to take revenge on his estranged lover by hurling a grenade at her.

However, the grenade missed its target and landed on the lap of a stranger, causing it to explode.

According to reports, the unidentified assailant had targeted the woman in a local pub.

The victim, identified as Martin Ochieng', is receiving treatment at Isiolo Referral Hospital after suffering serious injuries in his groin.

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