An unused hand grenade exploded and significantly injured a herdsman who had mistakenly thought it was a ball and began enjoying with the overseas object at Dubandubesa space of Masalani city, in Ijara Garissa County.
Confirming the incident Ijara Deputy County Commissioner Mr. Willy Cheboi stated the 20 years outdated herdsman Jabir Mohamed Wario, from Fanjua, Galole Sub County in Tana River County whereas herding goats got here throughout a ball like object and commenced enjoying with it earlier than it exploded inflicting him a number of accidents.
“The sufferer was rushed to Masalani Sub County Hospital for remedy the place he’s in steady situation,” stated Mr Cheboi.
It’s believed that the item was an unexploded grenade utilized by Kenya Defence Forces who had been guarding a telecommunication mast in Dubandubesa space.
Mr Cheboi known as on the world Chief and their assistants to coach the general public on impact of an unused explosives.
He at similar time warned safety personnel to maintain their stock intact to keep away from such incidents from reoccurring.
The herdsman Mr Wario is at the moment recovering at Masalani Sub-County Referral Hospital the place he’s receiving medical consideration.
It’s common for the Particular Forces and armed safety groups to overlook an unused explosives throughout operations within the area.
By Mohamed Dahir
Supply: kenyanews
