MANDERA (Halbeeg News) – Heavily armed al-Shabaab fighters have reportedly destroyed a communication mast in Sarman area, Mandera County.
In a Twitter post, Mandera County governor, Ali Ibrahim Roba has confirmed the incident saying the destruction left many people in and outside the village out of reach.
Governor Ali Roba said the incident happened more than 200 kilometres away from Somalia border.
“While our security managers have trivialized the worsening security situation in Mandera another telecommunication mast was destroyed last night by suspected Alshabab in Sarman,” said Roba on his Twitter handle.
He seemed to respond to denial by the government that the militia had taken over most routes in the area.
No injury was reported in the latest incident. The masts are usually manned by police officers in the region.
The attack comes barely a week after the governor sent distress call for help.
Roba said suspected al-Shabaab fighters have been spotted many parts of the county.
He called on the national government to intervene in the situation.
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