Elwak explosion was carried out using donkey cart - CS Kindiki
An explosion in Elwak, Mandera, disrupted operations in the town Monday morning.
A Monday morning explosion at Elwak Town in Mandera County killed five people, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has confirmed.
He also revealed that the explosive were hidden on a donkey cart, marking the second such incidence this year. In January, a donkey cart was loaded with explosives at Bula Hawa, Somalia, and detonated at the border point, killing one officer and seriously wounding four others.
"The crime scene has been sealed off for evacuation and investigations while various security formations are in pursuit of the attackers," CS Kindiki said in a statement.
Equity Bank took to social media to confirm that its staff in Elwak were safe, but that its local branch would remain closed.
"As we wait for the security agencies to advise on when operations can resume, we apologise for the inconvenience caused. Thank you for your understanding," the lender said.
