Several suspected al Shabaab insurgents were killed during a confrontation with police in Guba, Elwak, Mandera County.
Authorities anticipate that the casualty count among the suspects will rise, as blood trails were discovered leading towards the main Kenya-Somalia border.
The Incident occurred on the evening of Thursday, July 11, when a Special Operations Group team pursued suspected militants spotted in the area.
The officers were ambushed, resulting in a fierce clash.
Police reported seizing a variety of weapons from the suspects involved in the skirmish.
The area, situated near the Kenya-Somalia border, is frequently penetrated by terrorist groups who launch attacks and then retreat across the border.
According to police, the SOG team had been tracking the militants for hours before the ambush occurred.
Officials reported that at least four members of the Special Operations Group (SOG) sustained serious injuries during the attack.
The remaining team members engaged in a prolonged firefight that continued into the night.
Due to the late hour, immediate assistance for the injured was initially unavailable, as it posed a risk of further confrontation.
Later, a helicopter was dispatched to the area to evacuate the injured personnel, according to police sources.
Authorities mentioned they anticipated casualties on both sides but did not provide specific details.
Police operations in the region have successfully thwarted planned attacks within Kenya.
For instance, on May 22, a joint operation by multiple agencies prevented a major terrorist plot and led to the seizure of a large arsenal of weapons in Alango, Garissa.
Officials recovered six AK47 rifles, two Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), a PKM machine gun, two grenades, and other items during the operation.
Additionally, warheads, 20 magazines, a 200-round ammunition belt, a cellphone, and a memory card were confiscated.
This followed a raid on an al Shabaab camp in Alango, Garissa, which militants had intended to use as a launching pad for attacks in the county.
Extra personnel have been deployed to the area to reinforce security measures against these threats.
Local residents continue to be encouraged to collaborate closely with security agencies to help mitigate such incidents.
