This archive report was first published on 3 October 2019.
On Monday evening, a trader went on a stabbing spree at Muriri market in Tigania East sub-county, leaving one person dead and five others injured.
According to Tigania East Police Commander Peter Karanja, the suspect allegedly drove his car into a crowd before attacking people with a knife.
The police have denied claims that seven people were killed during the incident, with Karanja stating, "We do not know why the businessman decided to run over women who trade along the road and also stab innocent people. We are still pursuing him and we appeal to the public to share any information that can lead to his arrest."
Among those injured, four were treated at Muthara Level Four Hospital before being discharged, while one victim was referred to Meru Level Five Hospital with a compound fracture on her foot.
The police have extended their search to neighbouring Isiolo County, following a lead that the trader fled on a boda boda along Muriri-Isiolo road.
It is worth noting that the suspect was last Friday charged at Tigania law courts with slashing and killing camels before being released on bail.
