Kenya: Fresh Attacks in Lamu Leaves Five Dead

At least five people have been killed in fresh attacks in Witu, a few kilometers from Mpeketoni. Police say armed gunmen attacked Taa village killing and injuring people last night. Lamu county commissioner Stephen Ikua says more police officers have been deployed to the area.

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