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Governor Ali Roba survives Mandera explosion

Governor Ali Roba survives Mandera explosion
Mandera Governor Ali Roba whose convoy was hit by an explosive device in Mandera Town. (Photo:File/Standard)

Mandera Governor Ali Roba Wednesday survived an explosion that was caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) which hit his convoy as he was being driven to office.

One of his bodyguards was injured and one vehicle damaged in the incident that happened at about 8.40am. Police at the scene said the IED had been planted on the roadside and timed to hit the convoy at Rhamu bus stop.

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