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Africa Horn

Kenya’s Elite Troops Kill Al-Shabaab Militants in Operation Near Somalia Border

2025-06-04

[Garowe] Elite forces from Kenya's Special Operations Group (SOG) neutralized at least four al-Shabaab

... Somalia's version of the Taliban, functioning as an arm of al-Qaeda...
bully boyz in Garissa, an official said, signalling endless cooperation in the fight against the group, which controls large swathes of rural central and southern regions of Somalia.

According to intelligence reports, the bully boyz were neutralized at Najo and Guracho areas in Garissa County, following a fierce shootout with the Special Operations Group, managing to down the fighters.

The success followed a meticulously planned intelligence-led operation. The bully boyz were first spotted by a surveillance drone, after which SOG units tracked and engaged them, intelligence reports indicate, highlighting the government's commitment to stabilizing the region.

A fierce exchange of fire ensued, resulting in four Lions of Islam being eliminated. Recovered at the scene were AK-47 rifles, a PKM machine gun, multiple rounds of ammunition, and communication radios, officials said in a report filed by the County security team.

"This marks yet another major victory in a series of well-coordinated operations that continue to cripple al-Shabaab activity," the team said. "The SOG, in close collaboration with other security agencies and the local community, remains unwavering in its mission to safeguard the lives and security of Kenyans."

Kenya has been fighting bully boyz along the border for two decades, and the recent elevation of Wajir Air Base to a full-fledged base and the equipping of Modika Barracks have greatly influenced victories against al-Shabaab, thanks to the quick response by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).

The KDF is also establishing several Forward Operating Bases in the region, part of a strategy aimed at enhancing security awareness and operational success. The KDF also participates in the African Union
...a union consisting of 53 African states, most run by dictators of one flavor or another. The only all-African state not in the AU is Morocco. Established in 2002, the AU is the successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which was even less successful...
Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM)..

Through civil-military cooperation, the government of Kenya has tremendously changed perceptions, with the local community also working with security forces to improve security within the Northern Frontier Districts (NFDs) of the Republic of Kenya.

Posted by:trailing wife

#2 “ Shoot on sight. Shoot to kill. Shoot first. Keep shooting.”
- British Kenyan troops ROE re Somali intruders.

Posted by: Glolutch Tingle1702 2025-06-04 17:46

#1 a meticulously planned intelligence-led operation...A fierce exchange of fire ensued, resulting in four Lions of Islam being eliminated.

Week in Progress (6/1- 6/7)
Shot & Killed: 3
Shot & Wounded: 7
Total Shot: 10
Total Homicides: 3

Chicago Crime 2025

Posted by: Skidmark 2025-06-04 09:40

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