IG Kanja Takes Action After Latest Al-Shabaab Attack
Two people, including a chief and a primary school teacher, lost their lives after they were ambushed by suspected Al-Shabaab militants on Sunday, January 26...
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Following a suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Hulugho, Garissa County, that claimed the lives of a teacher and a chief, Inspector General Douglas Kanja has ordered a multi-agency security team deployment. The National Police Service (NPS) has launched a manhunt for the perpetrators and intensified patrols in the region.
- Two people, a teacher and a chief, were killed in the Al-Shabaab attack on Sunday, January 25.
- IG Douglas Kanja of the National Police Service has deployed a multi-agency team to track down the attackers.
- The NPS urges anyone with information to contact 999, 911, 112, or the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) at 0800722203 or 0709570000.
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Al-Shabaab Attack in Hulugho Kills Chief and Teacher; Security Team Deployed - January 2026
A Location Chief and a primary school teacher were killed in a suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Hulugho town, Garissa County, on Monday morning. The militants also attacked the local police station but reportedly caused no injuries there. Following the deadly attack, Inspector General Douglas Kanja ordered the deployment of a multi-agency security team to the area. The National Police Service (NPS) has since launched a manhunt for the perpetrators. Security operations are now underway to apprehend those responsible, and patrols have been intensified in the region.
