A member of the Isiolo County Assembly is receiving treatment after being shot twice by an unidentified gunman outside a local hotel on Wednesday night.
Burat MCA, Nicholas Lorot, was in the company of four other MCAs when the assailant, dressed in a helmet and reflector jacket, approached him while he was seated in a private vehicle and opened fire at close range.
Isiolo Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Christopher Siele confirmed the incident, stating that one bullet struck Lorot’s collarbone while another severed his middle finger.
The attacker fled the scene on a motorbike parked across the road.
The injured MCA was rushed to Kirua Mission Hospital in Meru County, where he is reported to be in stable condition and responding well to treatment.
Security agencies have launched investigations into the attack, with authorities urging members of the public to provide any useful information that could help track down the suspect.
“Two spent cartridges were recovered from the scene and will aid in determining the type of firearm used,” said DCC Siele.
Condemning the attack, Siele called for calm and assured residents that security teams were intensifying patrols to enhance safety in the area.
“We urge residents to cooperate with security agencies by reporting any individuals in possession of illegal firearms. Only authorized officers should handle weapons and anyone found with an illegal firearm will face the full force of the law,” he warned.
Authorities have pledged to leave no stone unturned in their efforts to bring the assailant to justice.
