A Muslim man who heroically protected Christians in a terrorist attack in Kenya has died from his injuries.
According to Christian Today, Salah Farah, deputy head of the Mandera
township primary school, stood up for Christians when a bus they were on
was attacked by al-Shabaab terrorists before Christmas.
The militants told the passengers to separate themselves by their
faiths so they could target Christians. However, Farah and several other
Muslims told the militants: “Kill us all or leave them alone."
Farah was shot in the hand and the hip during his heroic efforts. He
had been undergoing surgery for his injuries in a hospital in Kenya’s
capital, Nairobi. He reportedly died while in surgery.
His body is being flown back to Mandera for burial.
Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet said: "We provided a plane
to fly the body home to Mandera for burial. This is because the deceased
died while trying to shield innocent Kenyans. He is a true hero."
Farah’s brother, Rashid, stated that he hopes his brother’s death in
protection of those of another faith will help to bring unity to the
country.
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