Al-Shabaab insurgents attack a police station in Pandanguo area, Witu Division, Lamu County on Wednesday morning 5 July 2017. An unknown number of people have been injured and several police officers are dead while several police officers are missing.
Occurred in Kenya on July 5, 2017 at 6 a.m.
Reported by Margaret wainaina via Internet on July 5, 2017 at 6 a.m.
Also heard by 1 other(s)
Reported by Margaret wainaina via Internet on July 5, 2017 at 6 a.m.
Also heard by 1 other(s)
# attack
# dead
# Shabaab
# people
# injured
# Police
This report is Confirmed true
and is of
High Priority.
Here is why -
It has been confirmed by the County Commissioner that four police men were killed in the attack.Some officers were missing after that attack but has since been found alive.No civilian was injured or killed but many of the residents have moved to Witu town to seek refuge.The police station was burnt to ashes and the insurgents went away with one of police Range Rovers.The militia men also broke into a pharmacist and stole drugs and other foodstuffs.
Resolution added by - Margaret wainaina
Sightings
| Address | Reported Via | Heard on |
|---|---|---|
| Pandaguo | Voice / telephone | July 5, 2017, 6 a.m. |
| Mpeketoni | Internet | July 5, 2017, 6 a.m. |
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