Three people have been killed after a bus was attacked in Kenya close to the Somali border, local officials say.
Two others were injured and are being treated at local clinics.
The bus was travelling from Mombasa and was targeted in Lamu county when heavily armed men stopped it and sprayed it with bullets.
The gunmen have not been identified, but the Somalia-based al-Shabab militant group has carried out a number of attacks in the country.
Local authorities say security forces are pursuing the attackers, who fled the scene.
Kenya has troops in Somalia supporting the UN-backed government in its fight against al-Shabab.
The country has been on high alert over the Christmas and New Year holiday period, following intelligence reports that al-Shabab could carry out attacks.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Liverpool put six past Spurs to go four points clear
4 seconds -
Manchester United lose 3-0 at home to Bournemouth yet again
3 minutes -
CHAN 2024Q: ‘It’s still an open game’ – Didi on Ghana’s draw with Nigeria
12 minutes -
CHAN 2024Q: Ghana’s Black Galaxies held by Nigeria in first-leg tie
1 hour -
Dr Nduom hopeful defunct GN bank will be restored under Mahama administration
2 hours -
Bridget Bonnie celebrates NDC Victory, champions hope for women and youth
2 hours -
Shamima Muslim urges youth to lead Ghana’s renewal at 18Plus4NDC anniversary
3 hours -
Akufo-Addo condemns post-election violence, blames NDC
3 hours -
DAMC, Free Food Company, to distribute 10,000 packs of food to street kids
4 hours -
Kwame Boafo Akuffo: Court ruling on re-collation flawed
5 hours -
Samuel Yaw Adusei: The strategist behind NDC’s electoral security in Ashanti region
5 hours -
I’m confident posterity will judge my performance well – Akufo-Addo
5 hours -
Syria’s minorities seek security as country charts new future
6 hours -
Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo re-appointed as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana
6 hours -
German police probe market attack security and warnings
6 hours