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The remains of six Kenyan traders brutally gunned down by Al Shabaab militants in Dhobley town, Somalia, on Friday, have been transported back to Kenya.
According to a police document, a helicopter owned by the Kenya Defence Forces was deployed on Saturday morning to transport the bodies, which were then flown to Isiolo town.
“At around 0940hrs today, 30/03/2024, a Kenya Air Force helicopter airlifted the bodies from Atmis Dhobley, Somalia, to Isiolo. The safe arrival of the bodies in Isiolo was confirmed via mobile communication,” stated the report.
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The six victims, who had crossed the Kenya-Somalia border to conduct business in shops located on the Somali side, fell victim to a vicious ambush by the terrorist group at approximately 7 am.
Confirming the tragic incident, Garissa County Police Commander John Samburumo revealed that the assailants, with their faces concealed, launched a sudden attack, firing indiscriminately and killing four individuals instantly. Two additional victims succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment at a hospital.
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The perpetrators swiftly fled the scene following the assault.
Emerging reports suggest that the victims may have been targeted based on their perceived religious affiliation.
