TERROR WATCH, August 12, 2016
Kenya Police on Friday 12th August 2016 released a photo image of a terrorist operative affiliated to Boni forest Jaysh Ayman cell, active in Lamu County.
The police offered a bounty reward of Ksh 2 million for information that will lead to the arrest of the terrorist identified as Abdullahi Abdi Sheikh.
IN BRIEF
- Abdullahi Abdi Sheikh is a Somali national who is in his early 20s.
- Police report says he was among Al-Shabaab fighters who participated in the botched attack that targeted Baure KDF camp in Lamu on June 14th 2015.
- Abdullahi Abdi Sheikh Photo image was obtained from video that was recovered from a killed Al-Shabaab terrorist involved in the botched Baure attack.
- Items found at an abandoned Al-Shabaab camp in Boni Forest by Kenya Security teams, positively identified Abdullahi Abdi Sheikh. He is believed to be a terror operative with Jaysh Ayman responsible for recent attacks targeting security officers in Lamu.
- Abdullahi Abdi Sheikh also likely operates between Somalia and the volatile NEP Kenya.
- Police describe him as a fugitive of the law, armed and dangerous.
Police authorities have urged Kenyan citizens to remain vigilant and report any slight, suspicious activity or character to the nearest police station.
Public can call or use short messaging system to report any unusual activities to (National Police Service [NPS] hotline 0702 432 877, 999 or 112) for immediate police response.
