[PHOTOS] Top cops in Mandera, Wajir to asses security operations

Top police officers on Monday landed in Mandera and Wajir counties to assess security operations.

The delegation of top officers consists of acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli, Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin, and General Service Unit (GSU) Commandant Ranson Lolmodooni.

The purpose of the mission is to evaluate the current security situation in the northern regions which have continually faced security challenges.

The officials are expected to engage with local authorities and enhance security protocols in the wider Nothern region.

The outcome of this assessment will pave the way for maintaining peace and order in all corners of the nation.

The region has borne the brunt of many terror attacks because of its proximity to Somalia.

Al Shabaab terrorists cross at will to attack and run back to Somalia amid security operations.

It is the first such trip by Masengeli to the area since he was named the acting IG and Deputy Inspector General of Administration Police.

He was the immediate former commander of Special Operations Group which is tasked with securing the borders and fighting the terrorists.

The SOG has made many strides in its efforts to fight the terror group.

Police have been staging operations in the region to downgrade the activities of the terrorists.


The border region has borne the brunt of repeated attacks from the militants who are at times aided by locals. 

The area is near the Somalia border and the militants usually cross at will and stage attacks before escaping back.


Al-Shabaab terrorists have been attacking places in the region, especially in Mandera and Garissa counties after breaching security zones, which left dozens of civilians and security officials dead and wounded.


The terrorists have been planting explosives on the routes used by the security agencies.

Kenyan troops are in Somalia to pursue and suppress the activities of the terror group.

But the terrorists keep crossing to Kenya for attacks.