Kenyan Muslim leaders condemn university attack

Kenyan Muslim leaders on Friday condemned the attack by Somali Al-Shabaab militants on Garissa University campus that has killed 147, mostly students.

Speaking to reporters in Garissa town, the Muslim leaders disassociated themselves from "fanatics who have perverted the religion to commit heinous crimes."

"The Muslim community in Garissa County strongly condemns barbaric acts committed against innocent university students. Our heartfelt condolences goes to the victims' families," said Abdullah Salat, the Chairman of Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims, Garissa branch.

Muslim leaders in Garissa County pledged cooperation with the government to eradicate the "monster of terrorism."

"As religious leaders in this county, we will support the government and the international community to root out terrorism," Salat told reporters.

Heavily armed Al-Shabaab gunmen stormed Garissa University College in northeastern Kenya on Thursday at dawn. Security forces killed four militants after a daylong hostage crisis. Endi