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Security officers killed in Kenya IED attack

Sunday June 17 2018
Kenphys
By NATION AFRICA

At least eight security officers were killed Sunday when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device (IED) in Wajir, northeast Kenya, a government official said.

Wajir County Commissioner Loyford Kibaara said the vehicle hit the IED at Bojigaras and the exact number of casualties was yet to be confirmed.

Deadly attacks

Reports indicated that the dead were five police officers and three reservists.

Somali insurgents Al-Shabaab have claimed several deadly attacks in Kenya, especially near the border.

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