Garissa IED attack. One person was killed and several others injured after lorry ran over an IED. [Photo/capitalfm.co.ke]

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One person was killed and four others injured after their vehicle ran over an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Sabenal area, Hulugho Sub County in Garissa County.

Hulugho Sub County Commissioner Tom Siele, who confirmed the incident, said the lorry which was extensively damaged following the blast was delivering relief food to Galmagala Division Hulugho Sub County in Garissa.

Mr Siele said the lorry ran over the explosive device planted by suspected Al-Shabaab militants killing the turn boy of the lorry.

Speaking to journalists, Mr Siele said the two who sustained serious injuries were rushed to Garissa Provincial hospital for specialized treatment while the other two were treated for minor injuries.

“The lorry had delivered relief food from Kenya Red Cross to Galmagala town and was attacked with an IED planted on the road while heading back to Garissa at Sabenal area completely destroying the lorry on impact.”

“One person was killed while those who were injured have been rushed to Garissa Provincial hospital for treatment,” said the commissioner.

Mr Siele appealed to the area residents to report suspicious people in their midst to authorities for security personnel to act swiftly.