Security officers killed two Al-Shabaab fighters and injured four others during an ambush operation in Mandera County conducted during Eid celebrations.
In a statement on Tuesday, March 24, Counter Terrorism Policing said the operation was intelligence-led and targeted militants attempting to cross into Kenya.
“As Kenyans were engaged on Eid celebrations, our brave and resilient SOG officers undertook intelligence led operation against terrorists who attempted to infiltrate the Kenya border,” the statement read.
CTP detailed how the officers strategically positioned themselves before launching the attack on the militants near the border area.
“SOG officers laid ambush for a group of terrorists in the outskirts of Sarira, Mandera. The officers backed by intelligence aerial assets waited for radical elements,” the statement added.
Authorities also outlined the outcome of the ambush, including casualties and the militants’ retreat following the confrontation.
“SOG carried out the assault, killing 2 terrorists and critically injured 4 terrorists while the rest of Al Shabaab fighters ran away deep into Somalia under heavy firepower from our officers,” the statement concluded.
