At least three police officers were injured following an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack in Fafi Sub-County, Garissa County, on Monday morning.
The incident occurred at around 6:33am on February 23, 2026, at Harbole area, police said.
The officers from General Service Unit (GSU) Fafi Operations Camp reported that the officers were on their way to search for water aboard a water bowse when they encountered an underground IED.
The explosive device detonated as the vehicle passed over it, extensively damaging the bowser’s engine section.
Three officers who were on board sustained injuries in the blast.
The team was under escort by Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle (MRAP) 5170, which responded immediately to the scene and facilitated the rescue operation.
The injured officers were rushed to a nearby dispensary for first aid and stabilization and are awaiting airlift to Nairobi for specialized medical attention, police said.
Security agencies have since heightened operations in the area as investigations into the attack 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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