KDF Troops Foil Potential Attack After Discovering Hidden Explosive in Lamu

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers have thwarted a potential attack after discovering and destroying an explosive device concealed along a major security supply route in Lamu County.

The Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detected during a routine military patrol along the Baure–Basuba Main Supply Route on Tuesday, November 10.

According to the Ministry of Defence, troops operating under Operation Amani Boni (OAB) spotted the concealed device before it could explode and endanger security officers, civilians and other road users.

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was immediately deployed to assess the situation and eliminate the threat.

The specialists successfully destroyed the explosive through a controlled detonation, with the operation ending without any reported injuries or fatalities.

In its statement, the ministry said the successful intervention had secured the affected section of the road and prevented a potentially deadly incident.

The military also stressed that regular patrols remain essential in identifying hidden explosives and protecting people using critical transport corridors in the region.

“Every patrol matters because we never know what dangers may lie ahead. Our priority is to protect lives and ensure that people can move safely,” the patrol commander stated.

The latest discovery comes amid continued security operations targeting extremist groups operating in the Boni Forest and neighbouring areas of Lamu County.

The incident follows another major recovery operation in July 2026, when KDF soldiers discovered and destroyed four explosive devices concealed along strategic supply routes in the county.

In the July 20 report, the military revealed that one pressure-plate explosive was detected during a route clearance and link-up patrol.

Three other devices were subsequently discovered in the Sarira area, positioned approximately 5.1 kilometres, 8.27 kilometres and 8.4 kilometres apart along major supply routes.

KDF said the discoveries demonstrated the continued threat posed by militants using concealed explosives to target security personnel and interfere with movement.

Through Operation Amani Boni, the military continues to conduct patrols, offensive operations and stabilisation missions aimed at dismantling extremist networks and securing communities.

The latest operation reinforces the importance of continued vigilance along routes frequently used by both security personnel and civilians.

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