Suspected Al-Shabaab gunmen are reported to have attacked Bisharo Lodge in Mandera Town where they engaged in heavy gun battle.

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According to Mandera County Police Commander Job Boronjo who is attending a meeting in Garissa, the Monday night attack has been confirmed though details of death or injuries are yet to be established.

"We are monitoring the situation. My officers are on the ground. We will give the details when the day breaks," Mr Boronjo said from Garissa where he is attending an official meeting.

Nation reports that unconfirmed information shows that a Mandera lodge was hit by Al-Shabaab and locals killed and others injured.