Six Killed in IED Attack at Elwak, Kenya

GOOBJOOG NEWS | ELWAK: Six people were killed after a donkey cart carrying a suspected improvised bomb blew up outside an eatery in Elwak town in Mandera county early Monday.

Five others were critically injured in the explosion that occurred at 7.12 am. The targeted premise is frequented by non-locals and is also a recruitment base for casual laborers.

Police said four people died on the spot while two others succumbed to injuries at the Elwak sub-county hospital.

A clearance patrol is currently being conducted by a multi-agency security team led by the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF).

Equity Bank said they had suspended operations at their local branch following the explosion.

 “Dear Esteemed Members, We regret to inform you, that our Elwak Branch, Mandera County will remain closed today following an explosion in Elwak Town. We confirm that our branch and the staff in Elwak are safe. However, as the security agencies continue with investigations,” the bank said in a message on social media.