Special forces foil terror attack in Mandera

Kenyan special forces have foiled an Al-Shabaab bomb attack in Mandera. Acting on intelligence, the elite Special Operations Group launched a pre-dawn operation on Al Shabaab militants who were planning to terrorise Kenyans using Alungu-Elwak road, Mandera County. The terrorists ..

✨ Key Highlights

Kenyan special forces successfully thwarted an Al-Shabaab bomb attack in Mandera County, preventing potential harm to civilians.

Two militants were neutralised during the operation, which took place in the early hours.
The operation was conducted by the Special Operations Group of Counter Terrorism Policing Kenya.
Key items recovered included two AK-47 rifles, a Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) warhead, and a fully assembled Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from KBC Top Stories

📰 Read Full Article

Part of the Day's Coverage

Security Developments in Kenya

Special forces thwart a terror attack in Mandera; Al Shabaab militants killed while placing bombs.

Al Shabaab Militants Killed While Placing Bombs on Kenyan Road

Kenyans

2 stories in this topic

View Full Coverage

Related News

top3h ago

Kenya intensifies rescue efforts in Marakwet East landslide as death toll rises to 21

Kenya is intensifying rescue operations in Marakwet East following a deadly landslide, with the death toll rising as heavy rainfall continues to cause devastation in the region and neighboring Uganda.

Capital News

📰 Read Full Story

politics5h ago

Rigathi Gachagua returns, criticises Ruto

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has re-emerged publicly in Kariara, Murang’a, after a period of absence, and openly criticized President William Ruto regarding the performance of the tea and coffee sectors.

Standard Politics

📰 Read Full Story

sports6h ago

Will Kenyan men shatter marathon relay record in Paris?

Six Kenyan marathoners are poised to challenge a 20-year-old world record in the Ekiden de Paris marathon relay on Saturday. The team aims to shatter the existing record as they compete in Paris.

Standard Sports

📰 Read Full Story