Security forces are on a high alert after intelligence reports on Sunday revealed that over 20 Al-shabaab militants had crossed over from Somalia to Kenya.
The said militants, with a loaded donkey cart, were sighted at Bale-Ilman Mala, Kutulo on Friday night.
A security official aware of the incident said the suspected fighters and the loaded donkey cart were heading towards Garsesala Hills.
Their cargo is suspected to include Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). The reports comes barely a month after 8 officers were killed near the region through a rocket propelled grenade.
“It is assessed that Al Shabaab militants could be planning to lay IED along the Eleram-Falama route and Elwak-Wajir road targeting security vehicles,” said a security brief.
Mandera, Wajir and Garissa counties have been struggling with violent extremists with Al-Shabaab taking advantage of porous border to cross from Somalia and launch serious attacks.
Over the weekend, the militants hit at Garissa through an IED which killed 11 GSU officers in the latest deadly attack targeting Kenyan security forces.
Garissa Governor Ali Korane condemned the Saturday attack.
“Saddened by the news of the deaths of police officers killed in an IED attack, I extend my condolences to their families, relatives and colleagues,” Mr Korane said in a statement.
Dr Matiang’i said he was saddened by the killings. “I extend my deepest sympathies and profound solidarity to the families of the gallant officers. Their selfless patriotic sacrifice to serve Kenya renews our resolve in the fight against terror,” he said.
Last week, KDF team was able to parade two Al-Shabaab commanders who had surrendered in Gedo region. They are expected to be interrogated by security officers.