The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has announced the killing of five al-Shabaab militants and the recovery of a cache of weapons during a special operation in Boni Forest, Lamu County.
In a statement on Tuesday, August 26, KDF said the militants were neutralized during an intelligence-led patrol by Special Forces in Lacta Mangai within the forest.
"A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Special Forces team, while on an intelligence led patrol in Lacta Mangai within the expansive Boni Forest, discovered and neutralized a makeshift al-shabaab camp killing 5 terrorists while others escaped with injuries," the statement read.
KDF further revealed that the raid led to the seizure of several weapons and materials used in terrorist operations.
"The operation also resulted in the recovery of al-shabaab significant operational items, including AK-47 rifles, RPG launchers with warheads, rounds and ammunition, solar panels, tents, and various materials used for making improvised explosive devices (EDs)," the statement added.
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KDF reiterated its commitment to eradicate the threat of tourism in the region through the ongoing multi-agency operation.
"Operation Amani Boni (OAB) remains committed to restoring lasting peace and security in the Boni region, ensuring that families can live without fear.
"We call on citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to support our mission. Together, we will exterminate terrorism and ensure a peaceful Boni," the statement further read.
This comes over three months after two suspected Al-Shabaab militants were killed in a security operation along the Alungu-Elwak road in Mandera County
In a statement on Tuesday, June 10, the Counter Terrorism Policing said the elite Special Operations Group carried out a pre-dawn raid after receiving credible intelligence that the militants were in the final stages of placing explosives on the busy road.
“Acting on credible 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 statement read.
According to CTP, security officials caught the terrorists red-handed while attempting to set up an improvised explosive device (IED), prompting a fierce gunfight.
“The terrorists were caught in the act of setting up the IED. A fierce firefight ensued, during which two militants were neutralised and others sustained serious injuries before fleeing into nearby thickets with our gallant officers in hot pursuit,” the statement added.
During the operation, officers recovered two AK-47 rifles, a Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) warhead, and a fully assembled IED.
