According to viral reports, a police Land Cruiser that officers were using to patrol within Lamu County hit an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) while at Milihoi and burst into flames.
Police Land Cruiser that was burnt down by the attackers before they opened fire at officers/Courtesy
The attackers then opened fire at officers, leading to casualties.
Sources have said at least 4 GSU officers were killed in the attack.
According to an official report from police, officers responded to the ambush before attackers stormed into nearby bushes.
The National Police Service has said more officers have been deployed on the ground to carry out a manhunt for the attackers who escaped.
“Police officers who were onboard responded swiftly and managed to repulse the bandits, unfortunately, there were casualties. Investigations have been launched, while a team of officers are in hot pursuit of the bandits. Details shall follow later,” read a police report in part.
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