Security Forces Dismantle Suspected Al-Shabaab Camp in Wajir

By Issa Hussein - Reporter

May 22, 2026 - Kenyan security agencies have dismantled a suspected Al-Shabaab camp in Wajir County following a fierce operation in the volatile Digdiga area, in the latest crackdown against militants operating near the Kenya-Somalia border.

The National Police Service said the joint security operation targeted a hideout at Qanjara Durow after officers advanced from Gel Qad Junction and encountered suspected militants.

“Security personnel established a presence near Gel Qad Junction before advancing towards Qanjara Durow, where they encountered suspected militants and engaged in a fierce exchange of fire,” the NPS said in a statement.

“They overpowered the Al-Shabaab militants and secured the area,” the statement added.

Police said the operation led to the dismantling of the camp after more militants were neutralised during the raid.

Security officers recovered communication gadgets, ammunition, uniforms, food supplies and materials linked to improvised explosive devices (IEDs), which are commonly used in attacks targeting security personnel and civilian vehicles in the region.

“Upon searching the camp, the team recovered assorted materials linked to militant activities, including communication equipment, improvised explosive device (IED)-related materials, uniforms, ammunition, food supplies, and other logistical items,” the NPS said.

Authorities said the recovered items have been secured for forensic examination as investigations continue.

The operation comes amid renewed efforts by Kenyan security agencies to suppress Al-Shabaab activities in North Eastern counties bordering Somalia, where the extremist group has continued to stage attacks despite intensified military and police operations.

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For years, residents in Wajir County, Mandera County and Garissa County have grappled with insecurity fuelled by cross-border incursions, ambushes and roadside bomb attacks targeting security convoys, public service vehicles and telecommunications infrastructure.

IED attacks planted along remote roads have claimed dozens of lives, including police officers, teachers, drivers and civilians travelling between towns near the Somalia border.

The militants have also repeatedly targeted communication masts, security camps and construction crews working on key infrastructure projects in the region, disrupting transport and economic activity.

Security experts say the vast terrain, porous border and sparse road network in North Eastern Kenya have continued to provide operational space for militants seeking to infiltrate from Somalia.

Despite the persistent threat, security agencies say sustained joint operations involving the police, military and intelligence units have disrupted militant networks and reduced their freedom of movement in several areas.

Police urged residents to cooperate with authorities and report suspicious movements or activities to the nearest security station.