Suspected Al-Shabaab militants on Friday evening reportedly launched coordinated attacks on two towns in Lafey Constituency, Mandera County, prompting a security response.

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Preliminary reports indicate the first attack began in Fino town between 6pm and 7pm, before a similar assault was reported in Arabia town about an hour later.

The incident triggered panic among residents, who reported that the attackers were heavily armed.

Security personnel were reportedly deployed to the affected area to contain the situation and pursue the attackers.

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Residents reported intense gunfire echoing across both towns as security personnel exchanged fire with the suspected militants.

An audio clip circulating online captured the sound of sustained gunfire as the attacks unfolded, although it was not immediately clear which of the two towns the recordings originated from.

According to witnesses, the attacks forced many families to flee their homes or seek shelter as the situation developed.

In Fino, residents said the infant son of the headteacher at Fino Primary School was injured during the incident and was reportedly taken to Mandera County Referral Hospital for treatment.

The full extent of the attacks, including possible casualties or property damage, had not been established by the time of publication.

The attacks add to ongoing security concerns in Mandera County, where suspected Al-Shabaab militants have repeatedly carried out cross-border raids.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke