A terror suspect was shot and killed in a confrontation with police on Friday in Fafi, Garissa county.
The area is under the multi-agency security operation and is near the Kenya-Somalia border.
It is seen as breeding ground for terror groups from the neighbouring Somalia through the porous border.
A team from Kenya's Elite Special Operations Group (SOG) conducted a meticulously planned, intelligence-driven operation in the Najo area.
The operation led to a dramatic confrontation with suspected al Ahabaab terrorists, police said.
Following a fierce exchange of fire, one terrorist was killed and a significant cache of weaponry recovered.
They included three AK-47 rifles and magazines, an RPG launcher, an RPG warhead, VHF radios, detonators and other materials police believe were intended for a heinous plot on Kenyan soil.
Police said the decisive action marks yet another victory in the squad’s unwavering mission to safeguard the nation.
Their commitment to ensuring the safety of all Kenyans remains steadfast, police said.
The team extended gratitude to the local community for their vigilance and collaboration in reporting suspicious activities, which are vital in the fight against terror.
The security agencies have vowed to protect Kenyans and will always remain vigilant.
This is the latest such operation to be staged in the area amid fears the group is trying to establish a base for fresh attacks.
Security operations have thwarted dozens of planned attacks in the area and inland.
Fafi has been facing an increase in terror related attacks largely due to its close proximity to the Somalia border.
The border areas of Mandera, Wajir, Lamu and Garissa too have faced similar attacks which have affected development at large.
The government says they have acquired more resources to enhance operations in the border area against the terrorists.
The attacks have left many dead and displaced dozens of families hence affecting development.
Kenyan security forces have been staging operations to tame their activities.
Somalia has not had a stable government since 1990 to help in addressing such attacks.
