Suspected Al-Shabaab terrorists struck again yesterday and attacked a bus that was en route to Mandera from Nairobi city.
Several people were injured in the attack that happened between Dabacity and Kutulo as reported by the Mandera South Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Joshua Kitwaka.
Other uncorroborated reports have come about suggesting that the bus was from Mecca Company
Authorities have it in good intel that the terrorist group has been taking advantage of internal wrangles and infighting among residents to operate in the area.
The incident has taken place just a few weeks after three people were abducted in Mandera County.
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According to police, the victims were mason traveling to Lafey Town for work in the county.
In August, over 50 suspected terrorists were reportedly seen crossing the Kenya-Somali border prompting Mandera County Commissioner Onesmus Kyatha to raise concerns during a security meeting.
The increased terrorist activity in the area has resulted in the resumption of construction of the controversial 700 km wall at the Kenya-Somalia border.
The perimeter wall is expected to have observation posts where electronic surveillance cameras to monitor movements on either side of the border.
