Security forces repulse Al-Shabaab morning attack
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Security forces repulse an attack by suspected al-Shabaab militants at Liboi police station near the Kenya-Somalia border
Security forces repulse an attack by suspected al-Shabaab militants at Liboi police station near the Kenya-Somalia border.
According to reports, the militants aimed to overrun the station as police recovered an AK47 rifle.
Along with finding ten bullets and 19 spent cartridges, the police said that the firearm had an empty magazine.
The incident happened on Tuesday morning at about 5 am when an unknown number of gunmen tried to gain entry into the station by firing.
The group was repelled by police in a sentry and fled into the surrounding thickets.
Although no police injuries were reported, authorities stated they suspected some of the Al-Shabaab attackers may have suffered injuries.
It was later established the suspects were among a group of al-Shabaab gunmen roaming the area to attack and rob police stations.
Officials say the gunmen have been looting shops in the area after most roads were cut off by heavy rains affecting food and other commodities supplies.
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The attack came barely a week after police repulsed two separate attacks on their bases in Fafi, Garissa County on December 2.
Al Shabaab militants had staged attacks on the Alinjugur Administration Police camp Borehole Five Administration Police camp and Jembele simultaneously before being repulsed.
Area Member of Parliament Salah Yakub commended the police for their brave action to stop the planned attacks.
He asked authorities to enhance operations in the region to address the terror-related attacks.
“With most roads being impassable in the area due to rains we urge for more air patrols and delivery of goods to all including security agencies,” he said.
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