Kenya: Police Station Commander Killed in Explosion

Muqdisho (Caasimada Online) – The police chief of Kenya at the Faafi station and one of his guards have died in a landmine explosion that struck their vehicle while they were traveling on the road connecting the areas of Saretho and Bogyar.

The explosion occurred when their vehicle passed over a landmine planted on the road, resulting in the deaths of the Chief and one of his guards.

After the explosion, various security forces from Kenya, including units responsible for combating armed groups and bomb disposal, arrived at the scene.

Officials from the Kenyan security forces have blamed the attack on the Al-Shabaab group, stating that they are conducting investigations into the incident to identify those responsible for the explosion and anyone who had information about it.

The road connecting the areas of Saretho and Bogyar has previously experienced landmine explosions and ambush attacks linked to members of the Al-Shabaab group originating from Kenya.

Some of the individuals suspected of being involved in the earlier attacks have been arrested, while others have evaded security forces during planned operations carried out in those areas.

This incident once again highlights the security challenges faced by Kenyan forces on roads in areas where operations against the Al-Shabaab group are ongoing, particularly the attacks using landmines.