Four injured KDF soldiers flown to Nairobi after al Shabaab attack
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Ms Omamo pleaded for patience as personnel continue to conduct a search, rescue and recovery operation in the area. She said many soldiers are still missing after the attack that happened at about 4 am. “We are pleading with you, friends, relatives and all concerned parties to be patient with us. Our soldiers are still on the ground for a search and rescue mission,” she said. Gen Mwathethe said three vehicles loaded with explosives were used in the attack. The attacks were followed with suicide bombers who detonated the explosives on the Kenyan soldiers.For More of This and Other Stories, Grab Your Copy of the Standard Newspaper.
The CDF revealed that during the Friday attack, three vehicles loaded with explosives and several suicide bombers attacked the Amisom base at El-Adde in Gedo region of Jubaland in Somalia. The military boss said the search, rescue and recovery operation was ongoing for soldiers who escaped the attack.SEE ALSO :Car bombs shake Somali military base, deaths reported
“The attack was carried out by terrorists using vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIED) commandeered by suicide bombers,” said Gen Mwathethe. He added that both the KDF and Somali National Army camps in the area were hit in the simultaneous attacks.Do not miss out on the latest news. Join the Standard Digital Telegram channel HERE.
