Protests erupt in Isiolo after businesswoman shot dead in robbery
Protests have broken out in Isiolo, Kenya, following the fatal shooting of a prominent businesswoman during a robbery. Local authorities are investigating the targeted attack, which also left a boda boda rider injured.
Why it matters
The incident has sparked community unrest and highlighted security concerns along a critical regional transport corridor.
Residents protest the shooting of a businesswoman in Isiolo Town on July 21 /HANDOUT Detectives are investigating an incident where a prominent businesswoman was shot dead and her purse stolen in a late-night robbery near the Isiolo main bus stage.
A boda boda rider was injured in the attack, police have said.
The shooting sparked protests in the area with locals demanding arrest of the killers of Angelina Kananu aged 49.
The protesters marched in town on Tuesday as they demanded police action.
Isiolo governor Abdi Guyo described the incident as a targeted attack and offered his condolences to the family of the deceased.
"I am deeply saddened by the tragic killing of Angelina Kananu, a businesswoman who was fatally shot in a suspected targeted attack in Isiolo Town last night. This is a very unfortunate and heartbreaking incident that has shocked our community," Guyo said.
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