Lamu bus attack death toll rises to seven, several civilians missing

The Tahmeed Bus that was attacked Friday night.

Lamu, Kenya: The death toll from Friday’s bus attack in Masha Masha area, Lamu County has risen to seven.

The dead are four policemen and three passengers. Many civilians are also reported missing. Lamu County Commissioner Njenga Miiri confirmed the deaths and said the search for the missing is on.

The gunmen attacked Lamu-bound bus, a passenger car and a police patrol vehicle in a daring highway ambush. They also wounded several passengers.

Reports say the gunmen emerged from the surrounding forest and attacked the Tahmeed bus, the motorist and police vehicle at Masha Masha near Witu on the Mombasa-Lamu Highway at about 7.45pm. The area is 25kms south of Mpeketoni.