Five quarry workers were tragically killed by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Mandera County, located in northern Kenya. The attack occurred as the workers were going about their daily duties at a quarry site, when armed assailants ambushed them.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, but details remain scarce as the area is difficult to access due to ongoing security concerns. This attack marks another in a series of assaults attributed to Al-Shabaab militants, who have targeted both civilians and security forces in the region in recent years.
The Kenyan government has pledged to strengthen security measures in Mandera and other affected areas to curb further violence from extremist groups.
The families of the victims are being supported by local authorities as investigations continue into the militants’ whereabouts and motivations behind the deadly ambush.
In a deadly attack on Tuesday morning, suspected Al-Shabaab militants ambushed a group of quarry workers shortly after they arrived at their work site in Mandera County at around 7 a.m. The assailants surrounded the workers’ vehicle and opened fire, targeting them as they prepared to begin their day.
While 25 workers were able to flee the scene, the attackers fatally shot five individuals and left two others with serious injuries. The victims were reportedly unable to escape the immediate threat. Mandera County Commissioner Henry Ochako confirmed the incident, which has sparked a renewed focus on security in the region.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the attack, but the militants are yet to be apprehended. The Kenyan government has vowed to enhance security operations in Mandera and other areas prone to such violence, as the region continues to face risks from extremist groups.
The incident has raised concerns over the safety of civilians in northern Kenya, with local communities left grappling with the aftermath of the brutal assault. The families of the deceased and injured workers are receiving support as investigations continue.