Al Shabaab militants launched a deadly attack on a National Police Reserve camp in Fafi, Garissa County, killing six officers and injuring four others.
The assault, which occurred at around 5 am in Biyamadhow area on Sunday, saw the attackers overrun the camp and escape with an unknown number of weapons.
Police reported that some of the victims were shot while others were stabbed during the raid.
“The attackers ransacked the camp and fled with weapons,” authorities said.
Security officials also confirmed that the militants suffered casualties, but details on their exact number remain unclear.
The attack took place near the porous Kenya-Somalia border, an area frequently targeted by the terror group. In response, security forces have been deployed to track down the assailants and prevent further attacks.
National Police Service spokesman Michael Muchiri assured that authorities are intensifying efforts to combat the persistent security threats in the region.
“We have dispatched more personnel to reinforce security and address this menace,” he said.
The bodies of the deceased officers were moved to a local mortuary while the injured were taken to the hospital for treatment.
The attack is the latest in a series of terror-related incidents that have plagued the region, disrupting development and leaving dozens of people dead.
Security agencies have been conducting operations to curb terrorism in the area, leading to a reduction in attacks. However, incidents continue to occur.
Just last week, a police officer was killed during an attack on a security checkpoint in Mandera.
Meanwhile, the U.S. embassy in Kenya has issued a new travel advisory warning American citizens to avoid counties near the Kenya-Somalia border, including Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Tana River, and parts of the coastal region north of Malindi.
The advisory cited risks of terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and civil unrest.
Kenyan authorities are yet to officially respond to the warning.
Despite ongoing security operations, Al Shabaab continues to exploit vulnerabilities along the border, posing a persistent threat.
Authorities remain on high alert as they work to curb further attacks and restore stability in the affected areas.