27/12/2015
Kenyan Bus Hero Says Won't Change Route After Attack
Harun Maruf MANDERA, KENYA? The driver of a bus in Mandera, Kenya, that was attacked by al-Shabab last week said he has no plans to stop traveling his usual route after it came to light that he and his passengers saved the lives of non-Muslims on the bus. Shukri Farah Abikar says driving is the only job he knows. ldquo;I will continue, God willing,rdquo; he told VOA Somali. ldquo;Things happen for a reason. If Irsquo;m destined to die on this road, it will happen that way, otherwise Allah will protect me.rdquo; Abikar and the Muslim passengers on his bus did what was described as a heroic act that prevented a potential massacre. On the morning of December 21, Abikarrsquo;s...
