[PHOTOS] Security beefed up in Lamu following attacks

Two attacks from suspected al Shabaab militants have left four people dead.

In Summary
  • All vehicles are now being escorted from Gamba, Tana River area to Lamu and no vehicles at night.
  • Multiagency teams including KDF, Special Forces, GSU and others are patrolling the Lamu-Garsen Highway.
Police officers search vehicles at a roadblock in Mpeketoni area, Lamu-Witu Road, Lamu on December 30, 2022.
Police officers search vehicles at a roadblock in Mpeketoni area, Lamu-Witu Road, Lamu on December 30, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

Security agencies have intensified patrols and made some changes in the public transport sector following recent attacks in Lamu.

All vehicles are now being escorted from Gamba, Tana River area to Lamu and no vehicles at night.

Police officers search vehicles at a roadblock in Mpeketoni area, Lamu-Witu Road, Lamu on December 30, 2022.
Police officers search vehicles at a roadblock in Mpeketoni area, Lamu-Witu Road, Lamu on December 30, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

Multiagency teams including KDF, Special Forces, GSU and others are patrolling the Lamu-Garsen Highway.

This week alone, two attacks from suspected al Shabaab militants have left four people dead.  

Bullet holes are seen on a car that was involved in an attack by suspected al Shabaab militants in Lamu on December 30, 2022.
Bullet holes are seen on a car that was involved in an attack by suspected al Shabaab militants in Lamu on December 30, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
A motorbike that was involved in attack by suspected al Shabaab militants is seen at Witu police station, Lamu on December 30, 2022. Militants burnt the motorcycle and shot at vehicles after staging attack along Witu-Lamu road.
A motorbike that was involved in attack by suspected al Shabaab militants is seen at Witu police station, Lamu on December 30, 2022. Militants burnt the motorcycle and shot at vehicles after staging attack along Witu-Lamu road.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Bullet holes are seen on a car that was involved in an attack by suspected al Shabaab militants at Witu police station, Lamu on December 30, 2022. The car was involved in Wednesday attack where two people were killed along Witu-Lamu road. Police have intensified security in the area following attacks.
Bullet holes are seen on a car that was involved in an attack by suspected al Shabaab militants at Witu police station, Lamu on December 30, 2022. The car was involved in Wednesday attack where two people were killed along Witu-Lamu road. Police have intensified security in the area following attacks.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
A car that was involved in an attack by suspected al Shabaab militants is seen at Witu police station, Lamu on December 30, 2022. The car was involved in Wednesday attack where two people were killed along Witu-Lamu road. Police have intensified security in the area following attacks.
A car that was involved in an attack by suspected al Shabaab militants is seen at Witu police station, Lamu on December 30, 2022. The car was involved in Wednesday attack where two people were killed along Witu-Lamu road. Police have intensified security in the area following attacks.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
A motorbike that was involved in attack by suspected al Shabaab militants is seen at Witu police station, Lamu on December 30, 2022. Militants burnt the motorcycle and shot at vehicles after staging attack along Witu-Lamu road, killing two people before police moved in to calm situation. Security have been beefed up in Lamu areas.
A motorbike that was involved in attack by suspected al Shabaab militants is seen at Witu police station, Lamu on December 30, 2022. Militants burnt the motorcycle and shot at vehicles after staging attack along Witu-Lamu road, killing two people before police moved in to calm situation. Security have been beefed up in Lamu areas.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
A car that was involved in an attack by suspected al Shabaab militants is seen at Witu police station, Lamu on December 30, 2022. The car was involved in Wednesday attack where two people were killed along Witu-Lamu road. Police have intensified security in the area following attacks.
A car that was involved in an attack by suspected al Shabaab militants is seen at Witu police station, Lamu on December 30, 2022. The car was involved in Wednesday attack where two people were killed along Witu-Lamu road. Police have intensified security in the area following attacks.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
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