Alleged Al-Shabaab Attack Leaves Six Dead in Kenya

An attack in Kenya, purportedly carried out by al-Shabaab terrorists, left at least six people dead.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – At least six people were killed in an attack on a residential plot in the city of Mandera in Kenya, the governor of Mandera County Capt. Ali Roba announced.

We have suffered another Sad attack in mdr where six 6 have been confirmed killed one seriously injured. We grieve with our families.

— HE Capt. Ali I Roba (@aliiroba) 6 октября 2016 г.

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There were a total of 33 people at the plot at the time of the attack in the early hours of Thursday, according to Kenya’s The Standard newspaper. Twenty five of them have been rescued.

According to The Standard, the attack was likely carried out by militants of the al-Qaeda affiliated al-Shabaab group.

Thanks to the timely response by our security teams, 27 out of 33 occupants of a plot were saved unhurt. Sadly 6 lives are too many to loose

— HE Capt. Ali I Roba (@aliiroba) 6 октября 2016 г.