Waziri Mayai Wa Maradhi
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- Jan 28, 2026
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Two police officers, including the Officer Commanding Police Division (OCPD) of Hagadera, have been killed after their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device (IED) along the Saretho–Dadaab road in Fafi Sub-County, Garissa County.
The explosion reportedly occurred at around 6:00 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026, when the officers’ vehicle ran over an explosive device planted underground. The blast severely damaged the vehicle, killing the two officers.
SECURITY OPERATION UNDERWAY
Specially trained officers from the General Service Unit (GSU), Regular Police and Administration Police (AP) have been deployed to the scene as security operations continue.
Suspected Al-Shabaab militants are believed to be behind the attack, although their responsibility has not been officially confirmed.
The incident highlights the continuing security challenges facing police officers operating along vulnerable roads in northeastern Kenya.
📍 Fafi Sub-County, Garissa County, Kenya
The explosion reportedly occurred at around 6:00 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026, when the officers’ vehicle ran over an explosive device planted underground. The blast severely damaged the vehicle, killing the two officers.
SECURITY OPERATION UNDERWAY
Specially trained officers from the General Service Unit (GSU), Regular Police and Administration Police (AP) have been deployed to the scene as security operations continue.
Suspected Al-Shabaab militants are believed to be behind the attack, although their responsibility has not been officially confirmed.
The incident highlights the continuing security challenges facing police officers operating along vulnerable roads in northeastern Kenya.
📍 Fafi Sub-County, Garissa County, Kenya
