A 2:45am Thursday attack by Al Shabaab in Mandera County has left six people dead.

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27 others were rescued at Bulla public works where the attack took place.

Governor Ali Roba confirmed the incident and condemned the attack.

“Six lives are too many to lose. We condemn the attack which comes at a time when locals had started enjoying peace. Out of 33 non locals residing in one plot, six were shot dead and 27 rescued by our security officers manning the sector," Governor Roba told Nation.

Police said landmines planted in compound were delaying their attempts to retrieve bodies of the dead.