Mandera Residents Stage Protests Following Killing of Six Along Arabia–Mandera Road

By Adan Mohamed - Reporter

13 May 2026 - Residents of Mandera Town staged demonstrations following the killing of six people in a deadly ambush along the Arabia–Mandera road.

The protesters marched through the town demanding action from security agencies and calling for the removal of Jubaland forces reportedly residing in Omar Jillow, whom some residents accused of being linked to the tragic incident.

Carrying placards and chanting slogans, the demonstrators marched from the Green View area in Mandera Town to the County Commissioner’s office, to present their grievances to authorities.

Residents claimed those behind the deadly attack were operating from Omar Jillow and called for immediate security intervention in the area.

Addressing the angry residents, Mandera County Commissioner James Chacha urged the public to remain calm and allow security agencies to conduct investigations and handle the matter professionally.

“Mandera has enjoyed peace for a long time, and we should not allow anyone to destroy the peace we have built. Those responsible for the killings will be apprehended and brought to justice,” he said.

The County Commissioner further appealed to residents not to engage in retaliatory actions that could escalate tensions and destabilize the area.

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The demonstrations come days after six people were killed and several others injured when a passenger vehicle traveling towards Arabia town was ambushed by armed attackers in Omar Jillo area of Arabia Sub-County.

Security operations have since been intensified along the affected routes as authorities continue investigations into the attack and pursue those responsible.

Despite heightened tensions, leaders and security officials have continued to call for peace, restraint, and cooperation with law enforcement agencies as efforts to restore calm continue.