25 Mar 2024 | 10:42 AM UTC
Kenya: Explosion reported in Mandera Town, Mandera County, March 25
Suspected IED explosion kills at least three in Mandera Town, Kenya, near Somali border March 25. Likely increased security.
A suspected IED explosion has been reported near a police station in Mandera Town, Mandera County, March 25. No one has claimed responsibility for the suspected attack, but it could possibly be linked to Al-Shabaab militant presence in the area. Authorities are pursuing suspects. Casualties have been reported, but amounts remain unconfirmed.
Increased security is likely in the coming hours as authorities investigate the explosion. Localized transport disruptions are likely. Increased security or temporary closures at the border are also possible. Similar attacks and clashes with security forces are possible near the Kenyan-Somali border.
Mandera Town is about 320km (200 miles) northeast of Wajir.
Individuals in Kenya are advised to monitor developments, avoid nonessential travel to areas near the Kenyan-Somali border due to the risk of terror-related violence, remain vigilant for militant activity, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities and their home governments.
Al-Shabaab continues to regularly carry out attacks near the porous border with Somalia as well as in coastal areas in retaliation for Kenya's participation in a multinational force fighting Al-Shabaab in Somalia since 2011.
