At least three police officers from the General Service Unit were injured following an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack in Fafi Subcounty, Garissa county.
Police said the incident happened at around 6:33 am on February 23, 2026, at Harbole area.
Those behind the attack are believed to be al-Shabaab terrorists operating in the area, police said.
The officers from General Service Unit (GSU) Fafi Operations Camp were on their way to search for water aboard a water bowser when they encountered an underground IED.
It had been dug and set on the road when it went off.
The explosive device detonated as the vehicle passed over it, extensively damaging the bowser’s engine section.
Three officers who were on board sustained injuries in the blast.
Police said the team was under escort by Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle (MRAP) 5170, which responded immediately to the scene and facilitated the rescue operation.
The injured officers were rushed to a nearby dispensary for first aid and stabilisation and were awaiting airlift to Nairobi for specialised medical attention, police said.
Security agencies have since heightened operations in the area as investigations into the attack continue. The area is seen as a breeding ground for terror groups which emanate from neighbouring Somalia through the porous border.
The security agencies have vowed to protect Kenyans and will always remain vigilant.
The area is under the multi-agency security operation and is near the Kenya-Somalia border.
The multi-agency operation seeks to flush out the militants from the.
This has seen a significant reduction in such incidents. The area has been facing an increase in terror-related attacks.
