Al Shabaab’s Disturbing Threat Causes Panic Among Lamu Residents

Residents in Lamu County are a distressed lot following a chilling threat issued by suspected Al Shabaab militants to non-muslims living in the area.

Reports by the Nation indicate that Arabic messages were written on the roads, which loosely translated to “Let the non-Muslims prepare for war.” 

Police officers in the region discovered the threats while responding to heavy gunshots heard a few metres from Ishakani GSU Camp.

Upon arriving at the scene, the officers also found the road along the Kenyan-Somalia border blocked by suspected terrorists.

The suspected terrorists reportedly fled the scene after noticing the officers. 

It is reported that the incident has caused anxiety among the locals even as police remained on high alert.

Hours before the incident, it is reported that suspected militants stormed a store in Mandera and made away with food.

Two weeks ago, an intelligence report issued by the police warned that suspected militants from Somalia had crossed the border into Kenya.



According to reports, the militants were 15 in number and were intending to make attacks in the North Eastern targeting hospitals.

 

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