NAIROBI (Halbeeg News) – Kenya military on Monday said its forces killed ten Al-Shabaab fighters in a security operation in the country’s Coast region.
KDF Public Affairs officer Colonel Paul Njuguna said the operation launched Monday morning Taksile village, North Pandaguo.
“Today at around 6:45 am KDF soldiers operating in Lamu launched an attack on Al-Shabaab militants,” Njuguna said.
Mr. Njuguna said the soldiers recovered seven AK 47 rifles and assorted ammunition.
“The soldiers are in pursuit of other militants who fled with injuries. Locals are requested to share information with the security officials in the areas,” he said.
The official confirmed injuries of three soldiers who are undergoing treatment in a hospital.
“The injured soldiers are receiving treatment at a medical facility,” he said.
Mr. Njuguna said the military urged the locals to work with the security agencies.
KDF and other security agencies have been conducting the Linda Boni security operation in Lamu to flush out al Shabaab members from the Forest and environs since 2015.
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