However, later on, KDF spokesman David Obonyo said no military operation was conducted in Mandera on Friday. The soldiers told locals they were looking for al Shabaab militants spotted recently in the area recently. At least 21 people have been admitted to Elwak subcounty hospitals after they were allegedly beaten during a military operation on Friday morning. The village is alleged to be a hideout of al Shabaab members. Read: 45 Al Shabaab terrorist spotted entering KenyaThe soldiers are said to have disarmed at least 10 Kenya Police reservists and brutally beat locals.

Source: The Star July 08, 2016 15:07 UTC