Christian leaders hailed Muslims for their bravery and selflessness Tuesday after they shielded Christians from suspected al-Shabab gunmen who attacked a passenger bus.<br />"I think it's an act of bravery for the Muslims who risked their lives to protect the Christians," said Anglican Bishop Julius Kalu of Mombasa.<br />Ali Roba, Mandera's county governor, praised the Muslims' reaction and said some were injured when they refused to be separated from the Christians.<br />Sheikh Abdullahi Salat, chairman of the Garissa County Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims, said Muslims in Kenya oppose al-Shabab.<br />At least 48 people were killed in Mpeketoni in 2014 after militants attacked villages and a town center.<br />But the largest recent attack was in April 2015, when group massacred 148 mostly Christian students at Garissa University College.
