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[PHOTOS] Security beefed up in Lamu following attacks

Two attacks from suspected al Shabaab militants have left four people dead.

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by ANDREW KASUKU

Africa30 December 2022 - 19:38
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In Summary


  • All vehicles are now being escorted from Gamba, Tana River area to Lamu and no vehicles at night.
  • Multiagency teams including KDF, Special Forces, GSU and others are patrolling the Lamu-Garsen Highway.
Police officers search vehicles at a roadblock in Mpeketoni area, Lamu-Witu Road, Lamu on December 30, 2022.

Security agencies have intensified patrols and made some changes in the public transport sector following recent attacks in Lamu.

All vehicles are now being escorted from Gamba, Tana River area to Lamu and no vehicles at night.

Police officers search vehicles at a roadblock in Mpeketoni area, Lamu-Witu Road, Lamu on December 30, 2022.

Multiagency teams including KDF, Special Forces, GSU and others are patrolling the Lamu-Garsen Highway.

This week alone, two attacks from suspected al Shabaab militants have left four people dead.  

Bullet holes are seen on a car that was involved in an attack by suspected al Shabaab militants in Lamu on December 30, 2022.
A motorbike that was involved in attack by suspected al Shabaab militants is seen at Witu police station, Lamu on December 30, 2022. Militants burnt the motorcycle and shot at vehicles after staging attack along Witu-Lamu road.
Bullet holes are seen on a car that was involved in an attack by suspected al Shabaab militants at Witu police station, Lamu on December 30, 2022. The car was involved in Wednesday attack where two people were killed along Witu-Lamu road. Police have intensified security in the area following attacks.
A car that was involved in an attack by suspected al Shabaab militants is seen at Witu police station, Lamu on December 30, 2022. The car was involved in Wednesday attack where two people were killed along Witu-Lamu road. Police have intensified security in the area following attacks.
A motorbike that was involved in attack by suspected al Shabaab militants is seen at Witu police station, Lamu on December 30, 2022. Militants burnt the motorcycle and shot at vehicles after staging attack along Witu-Lamu road, killing two people before police moved in to calm situation. Security have been beefed up in Lamu areas.
A car that was involved in an attack by suspected al Shabaab militants is seen at Witu police station, Lamu on December 30, 2022. The car was involved in Wednesday attack where two people were killed along Witu-Lamu road. Police have intensified security in the area following attacks.
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