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3 Dead in Suicide Bombing in Dadaab
Refugee Camp in Chaos as Police Restore Security
By SUCAAD MIRE 05/15/2012
Refugees in Dadaab (File Photo)
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Refugees in Dadaab (File Photo)

At least three people were killed when someone dressed as a woman detonated a suicide bomb jacket in a busy livestock market in the Dagahaley sub-camp of Dhadhaab refugee camp in north-east Kenya.

Hassan Momamed Gure, an eyewitness at Dagahaley refugee camp, reported a policeman and student were amongst the dead. "I saw a police officer and student lying dead on the ground, and another policeman was pleading for his life," Hassan said.

Police Chief George Kibambo in Lagh Dera confirmed to Somalia Report that three were killed. "The refugees are not giving us information, so it is difficult to know who is criminal and who is not, but so far at least three," said Kibambo.

The attack targeted a police vehicle which was passing the area at that time. Dozens of peoples were arrested after the explosion, fear is widespread and local businesses are closed.

There have been high tensions and curfew over recent months after a series of roadside bombs.

Dadaab camp is the biggest refugee camp in northeast Kenya, having three sub-camps: Dagahaley, Hagadera and Ifo. Most residents are Somali refugees.