Two al Shabaab insurgents were killed in a clash with police as they tried to destroy a communication mast in Tarbaj area, Wajir county on Wednesday. Police said al Shabaab attacked another mast located between Wargadud and Ungay, a small village known as Sango, Mandera county, leaving many in the area without a phone network. Northeastern regional police boss Rono Bunei said they believe the number of killed militants is higher and police were pursuing them. The border region has borne the brunt of repeated attacks from the militants who are at times aided by residents. The area is near the Somalia border and the militants usually cross at will and stage attacks before escaping back.

Source: The Star May 12, 2021 13:30 UTC