Suspected Al-Shabaab Fighters Attack Police Camp in Garissa

Suspected Al-Shabaab militants on Wednesday evening staged an attack on Yumbis Police Camp in Fafi, Garissa County.

The attackers are said to have gained entry into the camp that hosts Border Patrol Unit officers after hurling several explosives at around 6 pm.

Some loud explosions were followed by a heavy exchange of gunfire between security forces and the assailants, according to reports.

"A loud explosion was heard at about 6 pm. BPU YUMBIS under heavy Al-Shabaab attack," a report seen by Daily Nation says.

The report added that air support from Modika military camp was immediately activated.

Confirming the incident, Northeastern Regional Police Commander Rono Bunei said the attackers were repulsed and are being pursued by ground and air.

Last year, three Al-Shabaab fighters were killed by Kenyan security forces after they invaded the same police post.

It is not clear where there are any casualties or damages in Wednesday’s attack.