Six Police Officers Killed in Al Shabaab Attack in Kenya

Attack on Police Camp in Garissa

At least six police personnel were killed, and four others injured in an attack by suspected al Shabaab militants on a National Police Reservist camp in Biyamadhow, Fafi Sub-county, Garissa County, Kenya. The attack occurred early Sunday morning.

Details of the Assault

The assailants, armed with assorted weapons, overran the camp around 5:30 AM. Security officials confirmed that the injured officers were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Security Response

A multi-agency security team, led by the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU), has launched an investigation and is actively pursuing the attackers.

U.S. Travel Advisory

This incident follows a recent travel advisory issued by the U.S. Embassy on March 18, cautioning against travel to areas near the Kenya-Somalia border, including Garissa County, due to terrorism threats.

Al Shabaab’s Continued Attacks

Al Shabaab, an al Qaeda-affiliated militant group based in Somalia, has a history of carrying out cross-border attacks targeting both military and civilian entities in the region.

“Six Police Officers Killed in Al Shabaab Attack in Kenya”