A guard was murdered by unknown people at Gambogi market in Vihiga County on Monday night while his counterpart is recuperating at Vihiga County Referral Hospital.
According to the manager who is in charge of Eden park hotel, the gang attacked the guards at 1am before escaping with property of unknown value.
He said its not the first time the gang has raided the hotel calling on the security agencies to improve security in the area.
The area assistant Chief Evelin Singa said the guard died while undergoing treatment in the hospital.
She noted that investigation into the incident has been launched calling on the locals to work closely with security agencies to improve security in the area, sentiments that were echoed by the area Member of County Assembly Karega Mboku.