A father and his son were Sunday morning killed when suspected al-Shabaab militants attacked a vehicle between Jabibar and Bamboo in Mandera North, Kenya. The area is near the Kenya-Somalia border and is facing constant attacks from Alshabab.
The two were driving in a Landcruiser when the attack happened on the Rhamo-Elwak road, police said adding three other passengers on board were Injured in the attack.
Mandera County Commissioner Onesmus Kyatha confirmed the incident and said a reinforcement had been sent to the area to pursue the attackers.
Locals said the gang was after the vehicle for use in Somalia where they are facing pressure from the local administration.
The three who were injured included National police reservists attached to Jabibar police post.
The officers who were heading to Gari village are nursing injuries at Rhamo Sub-county Hospital.
Witnesses said the gang opened fire on the speeding car after the driver refused to stop.
This comes days after the militant group stole a four-wheel drive car belonging to a Mandera resident. It was hijacked with one occupant on board while transporting the measles vaccine to Falama health centre in Mandera South,
