Police have arrested one suspect in connection with the killing of four quarry workers by suspected Al Shabaab militants.
North Eastern Regional Commissioner Mohamud Saleh who confirmed the arrest said the man is suspected of taking part in the attack during which four quarry workers were killed two weeks ago in Shimbir Fatuma area, a remote location in Mandera town bordering Somalia.
Mr Saleh who did not disclose the identity of the suspect, said they suspect he is part of a local Al Shabaab operatives residing within the area adding that the attack was carried out by ‘our own local boys’ recruited by the Al Shabaab terror group.
Speaking to the press at the Garissa Airstrip, Mr Saleh said the hunt for his accomplices who are well known in the area is ongoing urging the residents to work with the authorities to ensure the perpetrators are arrested.
“The remaining suspects who are on the run will be arrested very soon. We have their names and identity with us. They are people who are known and we shall get them. They cannot run out of our sight.”
“These days we get a lot of information, thanks to members of the public who are really cooperating with the security apparatus in sharing crucial leads which we keep in confidence,” he said.