Four AP officers killed after their armoured vehicle hit IED in Lamu

Armoured personnel carrier

Four Administration Police officers killed, several injured and two others missing after their armoured personnel carrier hit an IED at Baure in Lamu County.

After the vehicle exploded, there was an exchange of fire between soldiers from the Baure KDF camp and militants in the area.  Five bodies were recovered after the attack, four dressed in Administration Police officer uniform while one was in civilian clothing; two officers are unaccounted for.