Mombasa Raha Bus Under Attack by Suspected Al-Shabaab Militants in Lamu

Mustafa Juma — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:14:38 +0000

Mombasa Raha, a Lamu bound bus is under attack by suspected Al-Shabaab militants at Nyongoro area within Lamu County.

Three people have been confirmed dead so far following the incident.

THREE dead following Al Shabaab bus attack in Lamu, County Commissioner Irungu Macharia confirms. pic.twitter.com/b8rjGUSffq
— The Star Breaking (@TheStarBreaking) January 2, 2020

Breaking News;Bus from Mombasa Raha company plying Mombasa Lamu route has been hijacked by suspected alshabaab grp at Nyongoro near witu. This is a show of cowardice why attack a bus carrying unarmed citizens. Alshabaab is armed they should take their guns where there other guns
— Sultan wa Lamu (@SultanLamu) January 2, 2020

Lamu County Commissioner Irungu Macharia confirmed the incident. The bus came from Mombasa and was headed to Lamu.

There were no details on casualties or injuries by press time.

Some passengers have reportedly fled into nearby bushes and gunfire can be heard.

A Mombasa Raha bus heading to Lamu from Mombasa has been REPORTEDLY attacked (possibly hijacked) at Nyongoro area by suspected militants. Some passengers have reportedly fled into nearby bushes and gunfire can be heard, a local correspondent says. @Ma3Route
— JAKAMA Snr (@Jakama_Snr) January 2, 2020

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