17 dead, 50 injured in twin Garissa church attacks

However, Police Spokesman Eric Kiraithe said 14 people were killed during the attacks.

"12 worshipers including nine women were killed. Two police officers on patrol around the AIC church were also killed in the attack," he said.

According to North Eastern Deputy PPO, Philip Ndolo, the gunmen attacked and killed two police officers on duty and took their firearms before raiding the churches.

He said AIC church suffered more casualties as it accounts for most deaths and at least 50 injured persons resulting from gunshot wounds.

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