At least two people were killed and one seriously injured on Sunday on the border between Isiolo and Lagdera’s Garissa county.
Lagdera deputy county commissioner Philip Koima said the conflict is likely to be resource related because the herders were killed at water points.
He said his team from Garissa is collaborating with their counterparts in Garbatula’s Isiolo county to ensure perpetrators are brought to justice, The Star reports.
The deceased were identified as Mahat Hassan Adan, 22, and Ibrahim Abdi Yussuf 23, while Mahat Salah is recuperating in Modogashe Hospital with gunshots wounds.
Resource-based conflict often happens during periods of drought as livestock move to other counties in search of pasture and water.
Koima also raised concerns about possession of illicit arms among some residents.
Lagdera MP Mohamed Hire alleged wardens were culpable.
“These rangers are not police officers trained to mingle with citizens,” he said.
Koima said investigations will be conducted to determine the veracity of the allegations.
The Garissa- Isiolo conflicts have sparked after a long term piece between the two areas.