Mandera hotel attack victims airlifted to Nairobi
Victims of Wednesday afternoon's hotel attack in Mandera have been safely evacuated to Nairobi, by a team led by the Kenya Red Cross Society.
Four critically injured individuals were airlifted from Mandera County Referral Hospital. Amref Flying Doctors transported one patient, and the Kenya Red Cross evacuated the remaining three.
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Personnel on board provided stabilization and mental support to the victims.
Adan Moustafa from the Kenya Red Cross coordinated the response, stating that their team immediately assisted the injured after the blast.
"Our Emergency Preparedness team at the Kenya Red Cross acted swiftly and ensured all critically injured victims were safely evacuated to Kenyatta National Hospital for further treatment," Moustafa said.
Mandera County has recently experienced a surge in IED attacks targeting eateries and areas frequented by non-locals.
Mandera County Police Commander Samuel Mutunga advised residents to avoid crowded areas and to report any suspicious activities to security teams.
"A manhunt is underway, and I urge residents to collaborate with security teams and report any suspicious activities to the authorities," he added.
