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The CS warned that terrorist groups, including al-Shabaab, still pose a major danger to the country's peace, stability and economic progress, adding that security agencies must continue improving their operational capabilities.
Investigators believe the explosive device had been planted on July 21, with the attackers allegedly monitoring the area while waiting for a security patrol to pass before carrying out the ambush. The group had reportedly been spotted in the area in recent weeks, prompting heightened patrols.
The Counter Terrorism Policing Authority (CTPA) said the operation was carried out by the elite Special Operations Group (SOG), which launched a ground assault backed by aerial support after receiving intelligence that about 30 Al-Shabaab fighters were preparing to strike one of Kenya's border villages.
According to a statement from the Counter Terrorism Policing Kenya, the operation followed an intelligence report from members of the local community, who alerted security agencies after spotting suspicious activity in the area.
The SOG is not just flushing out militants; it's anchoring a long-term presence built on cooperation.
Lamu Police Commissioner Wesley Koech has revealed that initial intelligence suggests more than 70 suspected militia members.