Mandera suspends all quarrying after suspected Shabaab militants kidnap two miners in latest attack

Mandera County Commissioner Henry Ochako has announced the suspension of all quarrying activity in the county due to insecurity posed by Al-Shabaab militants.  

The move comes after two miners were kidnapped Wednesday in Mandera South. 

According to witnesses, the gang of four left with the two for an unknown destination. 

The incident come days after a quarry worker was murdered in Quramadhoo area, Elwak. Additionally, about two months ago, four other quarry workers were murdered in Bur Abor village, Mandera East.