Security agencies are investigating a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion reported along the Milimani–Bodhei Road in Lamu East Sub-County.
According to police, the incident was reported at about 11:00 p.m. on June 4, 2026, after a boda boda rider alerted authorities.
The rider said he came across a large crater on the road emitting smouldering smoke, an indication of a possible IED explosion.
A police patrol team was dispatched to the scene and confirmed what appeared to be a primary IED blast site.
The team also found two logs placed across the road from opposite sides, apparently serving as a barricade.
The area was immediately secured, and a specialized explosives team was notified to conduct further assessment and clearance operations.
No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident.
Police have since intensified patrols in the area as investigations continue.
The area is seen as breeding ground for terror groups which emanate from the neighboring Somalia through the porous border.
The security agencies have vowed to protect Kenyans and will always remain vigilant.
The area is under the multi-agency security operation and is near the Kenya-Somalia border. The multi-agency operation seeks to flush out the militants from the.
This has seen a significant reduction in such incidents. The area has been facing an increase in terror related attacks.
This is among other things because of its proximity to Somalia border. The border areas of Mandera, Wajir, Lamu and Garissa too have faced similar attacks which have affected development at large.
The government says they have acquired more resources to enhance operations in the border area against the terrorists.
The attacks have left many dead and displaced hence affecting development.
The area is near the Kenya-Somalia border where the terrorists cross at will for attacks before retreating to their areas of control.
Kenya has been staging operations to tame their activities.
Somalia has not had stable government to help in addressing such attacks.
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