By Benadeta Mwaura - Reporter
November,23 2025 - According to a resident with intimate knowledge of the event, the confrontation was rooted in a deeply personal and politically sensitive act. The individual claimed: “Members of the Toa Jangili (a Kenyan special security unit) allegedly abducted an individual from the border area.
Ethiopian security forces then crossed over to intervene and rescue him,and that is how the conflict began.” This version of events paints a picture of cross-border retaliation sparked by a security overreach.
The Incident: What Actually Happened
The reported incursion occurred on November 22, 2025, when Ethiopian military forces advanced from the Sesii area, pushing nearly two kilometres inside Kenyan territory and stopping just short of Moyale Police Station. The proximity of the troops to a major security installation immediately triggered a coordinated response.
According to an official police report filed at Moyale Police Station (OB No. 32/22/11/2025), officers from the Kenya Police Service, the Administration Police, and the Border Patrol Unit engaged the intruding forces in a fierce exchange of gunfire that lasted close to two hours.
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The confrontation intensified until the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) were deployed, joining the operation to reinforce the frontline teams. With combined effort, Kenyan security units eventually managed to repel the Ethiopian soldiers back to the official borderline. Although several rounds were exchanged during the standoff, Kenyan authorities reported no injuries among the officers involved.
The Kenya Red Cross and local administrators have since confirmed that the situation in Moyale remains highly tense, with residents fearful of further escalations as security on both sides of the border remains on high alert.
There are unconfirmed reports circulating among local residents claiming that an Ethiopian security officer who was allegedly overseeing the operation on the Ethiopian side well known as Abdub Wario may have been killed during the confrontation.
At this stage, no official confirmation has been issued by either the Kenyan or Ethiopian authorities, and the information remains an allegation pending verification through formal channels.
