Police in Mandera are investigating a suspected Al Shabaab terrorist attack following an ambush on our Special Operations Group (SOG) team on July 5, 2023, at Ogorwen Location within Mandera County.

According to the National Police Service, the militants attacked the elite squad while they were on routine patrol in the evening.

“Preliminary investigations indicated that the resulting heavy gunfire exchange between the Officers on patrol and the militants left 20 militants fatally injured and eight NPS Officers injured,” the NPS said.

“As a Service, we commend our Officers for their dedication to duty and reiterate our commitment to enhancing national security,” the NPS added.

Police also recovered assorted weapons from the Scene of Crime.