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Ten officers killed in attack in Wajir

The wreck of a vehicle blown up by an explosive between Kulan and Liboi in Garrisa County on May 16, 2017. [File, Standard]

At least 10 police are feared dead, following a suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Wajir East after their vehicle was blown up by an explosive yesterday morning.

Northeastern Regional Commissioner Mohamed Birik confirmed the attack, but said they could not ascertain the number of casualties due to network challenges in the area.

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