At least eight people have been killed in an armed attack targeting a security escort vehicle transporting road construction workers in Mandera County, northeastern Kenya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The victims included two members of the Kenya Police Reservists, five construction workers and the vehicle’s driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The attack occurred on Tuesday near the villages of Koromey and Hagarsu, along the road connecting Arabia and Lafey. According to Kenyan authorities, the vehicle was transporting construction workers to the project site when armed men opened fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seven people died at the scene, while the driver, who sustained injuries during the attack, later died at Mandera Hospital, bringing the total number of fatalities to eight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kenyan security officials suspect Al-Shabaab was behind the attack, although those responsible have not been confirmed. The group has also not claimed responsibility for the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Odhiambo Otieno, a regional government official, said the suspected attackers were believed to have crossed into Kenya from Somalia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Security personnel from various Kenyan agencies have since been deployed to the area, with operations underway to locate those responsible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The attack has raised further security concerns surrounding infrastructure projects and civilian workers operating in border areas where security challenges persist.<\/p>\n\n