A multi-agency team has foiled a planned Al Shabaab attack in Alango, along Garissa-Dadaab Road, Garissa County.
The terrorist who were ready and waiting for the perfect opportunity to attack were ambushed in the hideout and two of them killed on the spot and several others escaped with injuries.
“On 27th July 2024, a multi-agency team acting on intelligence foiled a planned Al Shabaab attack in Alango, along Garissa-Dadaab Road, Garissa County.
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The militants were at an advanced stage of the attack at a hideout in a forested area South of Alango waiting for an opportune moment to strike.
However, security forces disrupted their plans, killing two Al Shabaab militants on the spot while others escaped with injuries.” said Counter Terrorism Policing
Two AK47 riffles, IED making materials, seven magazines and assorted food items were recovered by the security officers.
“Among the items recovered from the hideout were two AK47 Rifles, 7 magazines, IED making materials among other assorted food items. Security teams are on the trail of the fleeing militants.
Meanwhile, the general public are encouraged to share information with security officers on the injured suspects should they be sighted.” said Counter Terrorism Policing
