Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana and Galole MP Said Hiribae were arrested on October 11, 2024, in connection with ongoing inter-clan violence in Tana River County, which has resulted in 14 deaths. The two leaders were detained after failing to respond to earlier summonses from authorities investigating the clashes. The violence, which began over disputes at a watering point, has escalated across various villages, prompting government intervention.Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki declared several areas in Tana River as dangerous and security-disturbed zones, while Inspector General Douglas Kanja issued orders for residents to surrender firearms in an effort to restore peace.