AlShabaab attacks police station in Mandera leaving a trail trail of deaths and destruction
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AlShabaab launches an attack on Wargadud Police Station in Mandera County leaving three people dead including two officers
AlShabaab launches an attack on Wargadud Police Station in Mandera County leaving three people dead including two officers.
In a disturbing development early Friday morning, reports have emerged of a new attack by the extremist group Al-Shabaab in Mandera County.
The target of the assault was the Wargadud police station.
According to a reliable source, the attack took place around 1:40 am local time.
Reports noted that at least three people were killed in the attack, including two police officers who were in the company of a contingent of law enforcers during the night raid.
The attackers also killed a teacher who was working at a local Primary School.
It was noted that the teacher was caught in the cross-fires between the police and the militants.
The suspected Al-Shabaab militant attempted to over-run Wargadud Police Station in Mandera as they staged a daring ambush on the police officers who were keeping watch over the small town.
A van that was being used by the police officers at Wargadud Police Station was also burnt down by the militants after a fierce battle that lasted almost one hour.
Prior to launching their assault, the militants destroyed the Safaricom mast in the area, severing communication links and exacerbating the vulnerability of the police station.
This assault comes on the heels of another offensive carried out by Al-Shabaab militants on Thursday.
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The extremist group targeted a military base in Geriley, which is in close proximity to El-Wak, situated in the Gedo region of Somalia.
Notably, this military base had recently been handed over by Kenyan troops as part of their contribution to the African Union’s efforts.
The consecutive attacks by Al-Shabaab serve as a stark reminder of the persistent threat posed by the extremist group in the region.
Kenyan and Somali authorities, as well as international partners, are actively cooperating to counter these acts of terrorism and restore peace and stability in the affected areas.
The Kenyan government has vowed to intensify its counter-terrorism efforts, focusing on intelligence gathering, security operations, and collaboration with neighboring countries. Enhancing security along the porous border with Somalia remains a priority to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of local communities.
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