The Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai has assured Kenyans leaving on the borderline with the neighbouring country Somalia that adequate security is in place.
This comes amid tension from the North-Eastern residents following the reports that the al Shabaab militia is terrorising the residents.
In a conversation with Kenyans through Twitter on Monday, Mutyambai confessed that there is unrest on the other side of the border, and security agents are using alternative security communication channels to restore peace.
“It is true that there is unrest on the other side of border and security agents are using alternative security communication channels hence there is no cause for alarm. The Kenyan border is safe and secure,” Mutyambai said.
It is true that there is unrest on the other side of border and security agents are using alternative security communication channels hence there is no cause for alarm. The Kenyan border is safe and secure. #EngageTheIG https://t.co/g0Oc6e1z7s
— Hilary N. Mutyambai, MGH, nsc (AU). (@IG_NPS) January 25, 2021
Over the weekend, the special forces team intensified a crackdown on al Shabaab militants in Mandera and killed one gunman before capturing another in ambush.
The incident happened between Guticha and Olla, Mandera North.
The militants have been roaming over the expansive area in the past months, leaving a trail of destruction, especially of government installations.
On Monday, heavy gunfire was reported in neighbouring Somalia, as its troops engaged with those from Somaliland.
In a statement on Monday, Somalia claimed that Somali and foreign entities had attempted to import high calibre weapons and ammunition into its soil without its knowledge.
“The Federal Government of Somalia takes violations of territorial sovereignty and integrity as any action that can have potential in destabilising effects very seriously.”
The government of Somalia said that it had launched investigations to find out the origin and motives of the weapons and ammunition.