KeNHA Issues Statement After 3 Die in Suspected Al-Shabaab Attack

The wreck of the vehicle involved in a suspected Al-Shabaab attack on Wednesday, January 11, 2023
The wreck of the vehicle involved in a suspected Al-Shabaab attack on Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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National Police Service

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) condoled with the families of three engineers killed in a suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Bura East Sub County in Garissa.

In a  statement issued on Wednesday, January 11, the authority noted it had reached out to the County Commissioner Boaz Cherutich who confirmed the incident.

"The KeNHA board, management, and staff condole with the bereaved families and stands with them in prayer wishing them the Almighty's strength during this difficult period," read part of the statement.

The wreck of a vehicle involved in a suspected Al Shabaab attack in Garissa county on Wednesday January 11, 2023
The wreck of a vehicle involved in a suspected Al Shabaab attack in Garissa county on Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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National Police Service

In addition, KeNHA detailed that the County Commissioner stated that a team of police officers had been deployed to apprehend the culprits.

He added that the government was committed to continuing with the sustained operations to flush out members of the terror group.

"We want to appeal to the local people around that area to be calm as we pursue the criminals. We assure the public that we will arrest them to face the law and bring calm back to the area," the County Commissioner affirmed.

Furthermore, he noted that more information about the incident will be availed after the victims' families are notified.

This accident occurred after one of the vehicles belonging to KeNHA ran over an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Hailey on Wednesday, January 11.

"The deceased was leading a convoy of two other vehicles who escaped the incident unhurt," KeNHA confirmed.

It was reported that a fourth person was severely crushed by the vehicles following the incident.

Following the pictures shared online, Kenyans called upon the government to promptly act and deal with the terror group.

On Thursday, January 5, the US government called upon the public to help with any information about those involved in the January 5 2020 Manda Bay Airfield military base bombing.

President Joe Biden's administration offered a Ksh1.2 billion ($10 million) reward for anyone with information on the whereabouts of the leader Maalim Ayman and other individuals involved in the attack that killed US military officers.

The Manda Bay airfield pictured during an attack on January 5, 2020
The Manda Bay airfield pictured during an attack on January 5, 2020
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