Wednesday, 23 March 2016

Why Kenya could still be under threat of al-Shabaab attack


Abdikarim Hussein Yesterday 16218
Police warn Kenyans of potential al-Shabaab attacks after KDF assault
– Kenyans have been told be cautious of any suspicious people or objects after KDF launched an assault in Somalia against the al-Shabaab terror group
– The group is said to have fled Somalia and running towards Kenya and could pose a threat to the country
Kenyans have been warned of a possible attack by Somalia based terror group al-Shabaab.
The warning comes after the Kenya Defence Forces with the support of the Somali national army killed 34 militants in two separate attacks on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20, March.
National police service spokesman George Kinoti said the militants have been running away from Somalia towards Kenya after the KDF assault and now pose a great security threat to the country.
The police service has asked Kenyans to be vigilant and report any suspicious persons, activities or objects.
They asked security guards to thoroughly screen people and vehicles getting into premises.
Matatu and hotel operators, and other service providers were also urged to be cautious of any suspicious people or objects.
On Saturday, March 19, a gunfight between members of the al-Shabaab militant group and KDF forces led to the deaths of at least two Kenyan soldiers.
Five more Kenyan soldiers were injured during the incident.
Kenyan forces killed at least 21 members of the militant group during the firefight that took place in the Lower Juba region of southern Somalia.
On Sunday,March 20 , Kenyan troops killed a further 13 fighters just north of Ras Kamboni, also in southern Somalia.
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