The governor spoke as political leaders drawn from Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Lamu counties converged in Wajir town and pledged to rally locals in the fight against the al-Shabaab. “We recognise that there is a need to collect and collate data to create a shared understanding of the threats and risks that will inform security intervention,” said Wajir governor Ahmed Abdullahi. “The latest rise in Shabaab attacks is not about the planned reopening of the border with Somalia. Mr Khalif said the al-Shabaab was against the plan to re-open the border since they were benefiting from illegal business. Together as political leaders and security agencies, we have to ensure the al-Shabaab are stopped in their trucks,” he said.

Source: Daily Nation July 24, 2023 05:09 UTC