Three people have died following an attack on a hotel in Garissa by unknown men.
The attack occurred at around 3am on Thursday, February 23, at the Kilas food court.
According to locals, the victims were employees of the hotel, including two waiters and a security guard.
The attackers, who were heavily armed with swords and crude weapons, did not steal anything from the hotel and escaped before police arrived.
Police have launched a manhunt for the assailants and begun investigations into the incident.
The town of Garissa has experienced a rise in criminal activities over the past two months, with incidents of violent crime targeting businesses and homes.
In 2015, al-Shabaab militants attacked Garissa University College, killing many.
The recent attack has left residents shocked and fearful.
The recovered account cited reporting by Tuko.
