A communication mast. Unknown gunmen have destroyed a mast belonging to Safaricom in Wajir. [Photo/Nation]

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Suspected Al-Shabaab militants have destroyed a communication mast belonging to Safaricom in Katulo, Wajir County.

The destruction by the gunmen has paralysed communication in the area.

The attackers are said to have used a Rocket Propelled Grenade to attack the mast on Saturday night before engaging in a gunfight with four officers who were manning it.

Confirming the incident, Wajir police boss Stephen Ngetich said none of the officers was injured.

Ngetich said that the attackers escaped into a bush.

“All our officers are safe for now but the mast was completely burnt down in the incident,” he said.