Northeastern Regional Coordinator Mohamud Saleh lauded Kenya security offierss in Mandera for their efforts in the war against Al-Shabaab.
Saleh said security officers in Mandera County have made tremendous strides in suppressing the Al-Qaeda linked militants.
According to Saleh, the region is largely peaceful apart from a few remaining pockets where attacks have been witnessed.
Saleh singled out Arabia area in Mandera, saying, it is volatile, unpredictable and challenging since it’s hard for the security forces as the perpetrators of the attacks mix with locals.
He said challenges are still there, particularly in Mandera East, Arabia, Lafey and Elwak sub counties that citing their proximity with Somalia border.
Al-Shabaab operatives use the area to carry out incursions on security vehicles, plant landmines, target security and Safaricom masts before retreating back to Somalia.
“Most of the times our gallant officers don’t get the praise they deserve. But truth is you have done a lot of work to suppress Al-Shabaab activities in the region,” Saleh said.
He spoke to the press on the sidelines of a security meeting in Garissa town.
