IED attack leaves police officers injured in Ijara, Garissa

Wreckage of a police vehicle that came under IED attack in Ijara, Garissa [COURTESY]

Three police officers have been injured, after sustaining an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack in Garissa County.

According to a report from Ijara police station, the officers were escorting the convoy of Ibrahim Abbas, who is eyeing the Ijara MP seat to Hulugho.

“Please be informed that today, 5^th June, 2022, Ijara CIPU vehicle GK B624T on escort duties came under IED attack between Ijara and Sangole area,” read the report.

The driver of the ill-fated vehicle and other officers sustained serious injuries at the scene.

However, no one so far has claimed responsibility for the attack.

More to follow.