This archive report was first published on 17 May 2020.
On Saturday, May 16, 2020, police officers in Wajir trailed a group of Al Shabaab militants and engaged them in a fierce shootout, resulting in the deaths of three militants.
According to police, the militants are believed to be responsible for the recent attack on Khorof Harar police post in Wajir.
Following the shootout, police recovered three AK47 rifles from the scene.
A police source revealed that a fierce fight ensued, but the security officers overpowered the militants, leading to the deaths of three and an unknown number escaping with serious injuries.
Wajir Police boss Thomas Ngeiywa confirmed the incident, stating that the militants also destroyed a Safaricom mast in the area.
However, he clarified that the militants did not make away with the armoury, contrary to earlier reports.
The incident is part of a series of attacks that have plagued the North Eastern region over the past year, attracting the attention of Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang'i, who visited the area and urged chiefs to find a solution to the menace.
