Rigathi Gachagua is trying to milk political capital from the killing of Kenyans by unknown gunmen in Mandera. In a statement on Monday, Gachagua claims the gunmen were Jubaland Forces from neighbouring Somalia.
At least six people were killed and 10 others injured after suspected al-Shabaab militants ambushed a passenger vehicle in the Mandera East constituency on Saturday morning.
Police said the attack occurred at Beer-Awayon Village after a 14-seater matatu left Mandera town en route to Arabia town.
According to officials, gunmen intercepted the vehicle and opened fire indiscriminately, killing at least six passengers on the spot and leaving several others with serious injuries. The attackers also used explosives during the assault. All the victims were locals.
Emergency responders rushed the injured to Mandera Referral Hospital for treatment as security agencies launched operations to pursue the attackers.
Although no group had claimed responsibility, security officials suspect the attack was carried out by al Shabaab militants, who frequently stage cross-border attacks in the region.
