The elite Special Operations Group (SOG) has killed an Al-Shabaab terrorist and injured three others during an operation in the region.
The deceased was part of a four member group planning to plant IEDs along the Dadaab-Hagadera road targeting civilians and security officers.
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Their plans were however thwarted by the officers who recovered a PKM machine gun, AK-47 rifle, pistol, communication radio, and an IED remote control.
“On the morning of 8th May 2025, the elite Special Operations Group (SOG) neutralised an Al-Shabaab terrorist in Garissa while responding to reports by locals of militants attempting to plant IEDs along the Dadaab-Hagadera road targeting civilians and security vehicles.
The SOG team tracked the four suspects , where one was neutralised and three others were injured during the fire exchange. The team is in hot pursuit of the others. Items recovered include a PKM machine gun, AK-47 rifle, pistol, communication radio, and an IED remote control.
This operation adds to a series of successful missions in the region by SOG and other security agencies. Authorities commend locals for their timely & valuable information and encourage continued cooperation.” said Counter Terrorism Policing
