Anxiety Levels Grow as Abducted Cuban Doctors Are Feared to Have Landed in Somalia War Zone

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Fear is that,two abducted Cuban doctors by Al-Shabaab militia in Mandera town have been moved to Somalia and are being driven further inside.

Gunmen shot and killed one of the police officers guarding the doctors who were being escorted to the hospital to perform duties. It is said, two salon cars blocked their way with attackers shooting in air.

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The Doctors  abducted are Landy Rodriguez (a surgeon) and Herera Correa (general practitioner).

Inspector General of police Hillary N. Mutyambai has assured Kenyans that Security agencies are working with Somalia Government Security agencies to pursue the abductors into Somalia with the objective of rescuing the victims.

HOW IT ALL HAPPENED ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE

“Today morning in Mandera town at around 9.00 am, two Cuban doctors left their residence to Mandera Hospital in a County Government vehicle under the escort of two police officers from Administration Police Officers and the Kenya Police. Along the way, they were blocked by two Toyota Probox cars.

Unfortunately, the APS officer was shot at and fatally wounded. The criminals commandeered the car and occupants across the border to Somalia. So far, the County Government vehicle has been recovered and the driver is being held for interrogation.

All security agencies have been mobilized to pursue the criminals and rescue the victims. We urge members of the public to remain calm and avoid speculations as security agencies pursue the criminals.”

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