Three Soldiers Injured in Al-Shabaab Attack on Military Camp in Kenya

MANDHEERA – Three soldiers from the Kenya police have been injured after militants suspected to be from Al-Shabaab attacked a camp occupied by special forces located in the Fino area under the Lafey district, which is part of Mandheera town.

Preliminary reports indicate that the militants who launched the attack unexpectedly targeted the camp, but the forces quickly responded to the attack and repelled the armed group.

According to the police, the attack involved RPG rockets and heavy PKM rifles. The forces engaged in a direct battle that lasted about 25 minutes before forcing the attackers to retreat from the area.

The three injured soldiers were taken to medical facilities for treatment of their injuries, while security agencies began operations to search for the group that carried out the attack.

Security officials stated that additional troops have been deployed to the area to enhance security, as efforts are underway to capture the fleeing militants.

The Fino area, which is near the border shared by Kenya and Somalia, has previously faced several attacks linked to Al-Shabaab, as it is located close to the border.

This attack is part of a series of security incidents and attempted attacks reported recently in the Mandera region, which has been a regular target for the Al-Shabaab group based in Somalia.

This incident came days after the Kenya police thwarted another attack suspected to be orchestrated by Al-Shabaab, which targeted a military camp in the Jabi area of the Lafey district.

Preliminary reports at that time indicated that nearly 10 heavily armed militants opened fire on the camp, having moved from the northeast, but security forces managed to repel the attack, preventing the militants from entering the camp.

The attacked unit is a special force that combats terrorism and operates within the Kenya border security forces, closely collaborating with the National Intelligence Service of Kenya to ensure border security and prevent serious security threats.