IG Kanja orders additional police deployment to Moyale amid Ethiopia border crisis
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered additional police deployment to Moyale amid fears of the Ethiopia conflict spilling into Kenya, following an influx of thousands of displaced people and reports of stray ammunition hitting Kenyan homes.
Nairobi, Kenya – In response to escalating tensions on the Ethiopia border that have forced thousands to flee into Kenya, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered the deployment of additional police forces to Moyale in Marsabit County. During a strategic meeting on November 5, Kanja chaired a security assessment with regional commanders to bolster protection measures against the threat of conflict spilling over into Kenya.
He emphasized the NPS's commitment to safeguard lives and stability, urging residents to assist security agencies with credible intelligence. Kanja visited a displaced family camp, promising enhanced security and coordinated aid from relief organizations. The violence, rooted in territorial disputes and the establishment of a Somali regional government office, has resulted in deaths, injuries, and property destruction, forcing civilians to seek refuge in Kenya.
UNHCR estimates up to 50,000 people have crossed into Kenya, with many housed in temporary shelters, while others seek refuge with relatives. The crisis has also disrupted trade and called for an immediate ceasefire, with Marsabit Governor warning of further humanitarian and stability threats if fighting continues. Kanja was joined by key officials during his visit to the affected region.
Written by urgent.news from Capital FM Kenya's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
