A Special Forces team on Saturday intensified a crackdown on al Shabaab militants in Mandera and killed one gunman before capturing another in ambush. The Special Forces were deployed following increased attacks in which the gang has been targeting vehicles—especially public service ones—and vital installations. Mandera Governor Ali Roba had claimed the militants were controlling 50 per cent of highways in the border county, despite the heavy presence of security officers. The area is near the Somalia border and the militants usually cross at will and stage attacks before escaping back. January 15, 2021A fire exchange between security officers and al-Shabaab militia at a water dam.

Source: The Star January 24, 2021 19:02 UTC