Two children die in accidental grenade explosion

Two children die in accidental grenade explosion

Two children were on Saturday (March 25) killed while three others were seriously injured following a grenade explosion in Mandera County.

It is believed that the five children were grazing their parents’ goats in a bush in Hareer Hoosle, Mandera East Sub-county when they spotted an unknown object at around 2:30 pm. Out of the children’s curiosity; one of them started playing with the grenade, which exploded as a result.

Confirming the incident, Mandera East Deputy County Commissioner David Mbevi said the child playing with the grenade died on the spot while the other died later while undergoing treatment.

“As he was playing with the grenade it exploded and he died on the spot while the other died while being attended to, the three were injured by the spread of pellets as they were just nearby,” explained the Deputy County Commissioner.

The injured children have been taken to Mandera Referral Hospital where they are recuperating.

Edited by Michael Majanga

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