Five
non-local quarry workers were killed early Tuesday morning in a suspected al
Shabaab terrorist attack in Bur Abor village, Mandera East.
The
incident occurred at approximately 7:00 AM, with eyewitnesses and initial
investigations pointing to suspected al Shabaab militants as the perpetrators.
The victims, who were employed at a local quarry,
were targeted in what local officials have described as a “tragic security
incident.”
The
killings have caused widespread fear and tension among residents of the
village, with security authorities rushing to the scene to begin
investigations.
“The identities of the victims are being
confirmed,” said Mohamed Abdiaziz Roble, the Village Administrator of Bur Abor,
in an official brief.
“Efforts are underway to notify their families
and home communities.”
Security personnel were deployed immediately
after the attack, and investigations are ongoing to determine the full
circumstances and motive.
No
group has formally claimed responsibility, but authorities strongly suspect
involvement by the Somalia-based Al-Shabaab group, which has carried out
similar attacks in the region.
The village administration, in collaboration with
local law enforcement, is implementing heightened security measures to protect
residents and visitors.
Roble
also urged community members to remain vigilant and report any suspicious
activities to the authorities.
“This is a deeply troubling event. We are working
closely with security forces to ensure justice and restore a sense of safety,”
added Roble.
