Please support us, officers battling Al Shabaab militia cry out

Police officers in Boni Forest, Lamu County. Officers machine guns break down and have to rely on poor cell phone network to call for reinforcement [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]

Administration Police officers involved in the security operation in Lamu County have warned that the exercise risks failing unless the government intervenes.

During confidential interviews with Saturday Standard, the officers cited logistical challenges, training deficit, poor remuneration and lack of morale among others as inhibiting success of the operation.