In a statement, Kinoti indicated that reports that there were injuries are false and misleading. [Photo/Capital FM]
The National Police Service has dismissed reports that an officer went missing after Al-Shabaab militants ambushed and burnt down two police land cruisers in an attack in Daba City, Mandera County on Monday.
During the attack, reports indicated that a gun was also reported missing and that the terrorists could have escaped with it. It was also reported that another officer was injured during the ambush as the militants moved to burn the vehicles before escaping.
However, Assistant Inspector General of Police George Kinoti Police were in two motor vehicles escorting a PSV bus from Kotulo to Elwak when they were suddenly attacked by suspected Al Shabaab militants.
"The facts are that on 6th day of November 2017, at around 6.00pm, Police were in two motor vehicles escorting a PSV Bus from Kotulo to Elwak when they were suddenly attacked by suspected Al Shabaab militants," he said.
He noted that a fierce exchange of fire ensued and the Police managed to overpower the attackers who fled to Somalia, and that no passenger or police officer was injured.
In a statement, Kinoti indicated that reports that there were injuries are false and misleading."A fierce exchange of fire ensued and the Police managed to overpower the attackers who fled to Somalia. No passenger was injured nor any Police officer. Therefore, any report that there were injuries is false and misleading," added Kinoti, Wednesday.
"We wish to caution any media house or any person from reporting sensational reports that have not been verified or confirmed," he warned.