Security agencies have recovered and detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by suspected Al-Shabaab militants at the Hulugho-Galmagalla road.
The security officers conducting the security operation Linda Boni discovered the explosive device on Tuesday morning.
Assistant Inspector-General and Police Commander in the Operation Douglas Kirocho who confirmed the incident said the officers foiled a possible ambush by suspected Al-Shabaab militants on their convey.
Mr. Kirocho said two units comprising of KDF and RBPU officers discovered the explosive device when they were conducting their usual patrol and they spotted suspicious marks along the road.
He said the officers managed to safely detonate the explosive device that was planted just metres from the Kenya-Somalia border.
“The officers immediately secured the area and recovered an Improvised Explosive Devise (IED). They were able to safely detonate it in a controlled explosion several kilometers from Galmagalla.”
“The IED was targeted at the multi-agency forces operating in the area,” said Mr. Kirocho as quoted by Baraka FM.
KDF spokesperson David Obonyo said measures have been put in place to improve security in North Eastern.
Mr. Obonyo further urged members of the public to work with security agencies and join the war against terror by sharing information on security threats.
“We have launched more security patrols in all the Northern Kenya counties and the border points. I appeal for continued cooperation from members of the public in order to make the war on Al Shabaab a success,” he said.
