The militia group, Alshabaab, today attacked and burnt two police vehicles in an incident that left a police officer killed.
After attacking Lafey Town in Mandera County – Lafey police station and that of AP camp , the Al-Shabaab militia escaped with one police car in the
According to the police in the area, some Al-Shabaab militants were also killed and their bodies picked up by their accomplices as they escaped.
The raid was carried out by more than 50 al Shabaab militants who randomly destroyed the station.
Northeastern regional commissioner Mohamud Saleh said the attackers were in a group of three.
“They were repulsed by security officers manning the communication mast which was recently upgraded to 3G for next week’s election.”
“We also recovered ammunition belonging to the militants. All our officers can be accounted for,” Saleh said.