| Event: | OT Other |
| Number: | 2014-000078 |
| Country: | KEN Kenya |
| Location: | Mpeketoni |
| Date (YMD): | 2014-6-15 |
| Time: | 20:30 |
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| Information Source: | IFRC |
| Comments: | On Sunday, 15th June 2014, heavily armed gunmen attacked Mpeketoni, a small town located about 40km off the Indian Ocean Coastline in Lamu County. The attack is reported to have begun at around 20.30 hours, and continued for about 5 hours. The gunmen attacked business premises, setting on fire commercial premises including banks, hotels, a restaurant and a petrol station. The gunmen also set motor vehicles, tractors and homes on fire. The extent of the damage has not been quantified.
On June 23rd an additional attack took place in the village of Witu and reports indicate that 5 male community members were shot dead and several house were burned down in the surrounding villages.
In terms of human cost, 48 people were shot dead in town, some from their homes and others in entertainment spots, where a group of youth were gathered to watch a world cup football match. All the 48 killed were men, majority being youth to middle aged. In addition, 4 people sustained injuries and were taken to Mpeketoni Sub District Hospital, where two being in critical condition were referred to Lamu County Hospital. One of the critically injured, a female, succumbed to injuries on 17th June.
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