Al-Shabaab kidnap TWO Kenyan police after an ambush
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Two Kenyan police officers kidnapped by Al-Shabaab militants after an ambush at Kambioos Police Camp in Garissa County
Two Kenyan police officers kidnapped by Al-Shabaab militants after an ambush at Kambioos Police Camp in Garissa County.
A group of armed men set up an ambush at Kambioos Police Camp in Garissa County on Wednesday night, taking two police officers attached to the Hagadera Police Station hostage.
A police report states that on Wednesday around 7:30 p.m., the gunmen, who are thought to be militants from Al-Shabaab, set their base 700 meters from the Camp.
The gunmen watched the officers’ movements and then ambushed the police camp, firing AK-47 rifles at first.
A prolonged shootout broke out as the officers reacted, lasting several minutes.
Moments later, the gunmen added to their firepower by using the Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPGs) at the camp.
However, when backup finally arrived, the officers managed to subdue the gunmen.
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The gunmen, who had advanced towards the camp, fled from the scene, leaving behind a trail of destruction in their wake.
According to the report, a team led by Sub County Police Commander (SCPC) Stephen Parlero visited the scene and established that two of the officers who were on the front line battling against the militants were missing.
Further, the team observed that the officers’ rifles were also missing.
Police officers have since launched investigations to locate the missing police officers and find out where the gunmen are hiding.
The incident highlights the growing concern over the rise of attacks by the Al-Shabaab militants despite the government’s commitment to fighting the group.
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