Garissa, Kenya – May 9, 2025
Reported by: RNN Somali TV
The Special Operations Group (SOG), Kenya’s elite counterterrorism unit, conducted a pre-dawn operation in the Dadaab–Hagadera area of Garissa County, killing an Al-Shabaab operative and seizing a cache of weapons.
The operation was launched following credible intelligence provided by local residents, indicating that Al-Shabaab militants were attempting to plant improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along the strategic road connecting Dadaab and Hagadera. Acting swiftly, SOG forces engaged the suspects in a targeted assault that led to the neutralization of one militant and injuries to three others.
Security sources confirmed that the forces recovered a significant amount of weaponry at the scene, including:
• One PKM heavy machine gun
• IED-making materials
• Ammunition and other military equipment
According to a senior SOG officer, the mission is part of a broader campaign aimed at dismantling Al-Shabaab networks operating near the Kenya–Somalia border. The officer also praised the role of local communities in sharing vital intelligence that helped avert a potential tragedy.
Authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining security in the region and emphasized that the hunt for other members of the militant cell is ongoing.
RNN Somali TV
Stay tuned for continued security updates from the region.
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