Eight killed in Mandera highway attack

Eight people; five foreign engineers, two police reservists, and a driver, have been shot dead by unknown gunmen along the Mandera-Arabia highway in Mandera County. Security officials have confirmed the incident, though the motive behind the attack remains unknown. Reports indicate that terrorists opened fire on the vehicle as it travelled along the highway, killing seven of the victims on the spot. The eighth victim, who was the driver, succumbed to severe injuries as he was rushed to Mandera Referral Hospital. Police say, investigations into the attack are underway.