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Police officers killed in Garissa by Al-Shaabab ahead of exams

Al-Shabaab militants in Elasha Biyaha, Somalia, on February 13, 2012.

Al-Shabaab militants in Elasha Biyaha, Somalia, on February 13, 2012.

Photo credit: FILE

By  Manase Otsialo

Correspondent

What you need to know:

  • All four were killed after their vehicle was hit by an explosive planted on the road by suspected Al-Shabaab militants according to security agents.
  • These officers were not part of the team deployed to secure the examinations but were on routine security patrol when their vehicle was hit.

At least four security officers were killed in Garissa County hours ahead of the national examination kick-off.

All four were killed after their vehicle was hit by an explosive planted on the road by suspected Al-Shabaab militants according to security agents.

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