A police officer was Thursday night shot dead and robbed his G3 rifle in an attack by suspected militants in Mandera Town near the Kenya-Somalia border.

Police say the victim was shot in the neck and chin at close range and was pronounced dead on arrival at a local hospital.

North Eastern police boss Philip Tuimur said no arrest has been made in regard to the attack but added security has been beefed up to avert such incidents.

The killing of the police officer is the latest incident targeting security agents and other government officials in the larger North Eastern region.

Police had been on high alert during the Christmas Holidays following reports that the militants planned a major terror attack on churches and other social joints and even kill and injure them.

Police say terror threats are still rife and are calling for public vigilance. The other officer who had accompanied him escaped unhurt.

Source:- KBC

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