No terrorist killed in Moyale, Government clarifies

MOYALE, KENYA: The Government has clarified that the recent killings of terrorists by Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and recovery of explosive materials had happened in Somalia and not Moyale as reported in major dailies.

Since Sunday confusion gripped the border town after some dailies reported that KDF killed five terrorists and recovered explosive materials in Moyale.

Moyale Assistant Deputy County Commissioner John Kipsiwa said the incident happened in Dolo, Somalia but not in Moyale.

Kipsiwa made clarification while he was representing Deputy County Commissioner John Cheruiyot during Mashujaa Day cerebration.

He said security agencies are on high alert on fight against terrorism and therefore assured residents that the government is firm to protect lives and properties of Kenyans.

Kipsiwa called on locals to be vigilant at all time and support Nyumba Kumi initiative in order to avert crime related incidents.