“Al-Shabaab is always targeting non-locals and the security agents,” said Mr Fredrick Shisia. Mr Shisia further warned that the government cannot guarantee security to travellers using the Elwak route. Intelligence reports seen by the Nation indicate that many Al-Shabaab militants have moved into Kenyan territory and might have set up a temporary camp at Somalia’s Bula Hawa Town. Last week, 12 policemen narrowly survived an attack in which suspected Al-Shabaab militants blew two police vehicles using rocket propelled grenades. “The target of Al-Shabaab is non-locals and security officers in Mandera and we cannot risk putting police on the road without the customised vehicles.

Source: Daily Nation November 13, 2017 14:37 UTC