Police recover spent cartridges, RPG after al-Shabaab militia attack in Wajir

Police in Wajir County recovered 200 spent cartridges and two live AK-47 rounds after a suspected militia attack near Khorof Harar Police Station on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The attack occurred approximately 300 meters north of the police station. The recovered items were found during a clearance patrol by officers from Khorof Harar Police Station and the Quick Response Unit.

In a separate incident, officers discovered a suspected buried RPG in the Bula Nguruman area. The scene was secured while bomb experts assessed the device. Police collected samples from both sites for further examination. The area remained calm after the patrols, and officers were placed on heightened alert. The militia have been conducting probe attacks on various installations in Mandera, Garissa, Wajir, and Lamu in recent months.

There are concerns that the groups may be planning a major attack. Security forces remain vigilant as investigations continue to identify the perpetrators and their plans.