Zubair Kasana Muzzanganda, the Chairperson of Kasana Pineapple Roadside Market, says that prior to the incident, the market used to close past 9 pm but due to the current tension, vendors retire at 7 pm. He explains that the vendors also fear walking in the night for fear of attack since the motive of the assailants is unknown.
The Chairman LC 3 of Katikamu sub county says that every night they record over 15 cases of crimes that include burglary, thefty, rape, defilement, and robbery.