Kenya Defence Forces on Wednesday confirmed that three soldiers succumbed to injuries sustained after encountering an improvised explosive device (IED) in Lamu County on Tuesday morning.
“These soldiers paid the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the citizens of Kenya.” KDF Spokesperson Colonel Zipporah kioko said in a statement.
The wounded personnel were airlifted to the Defence Forces Memorial hospital in Nairobi for medical care.
“The multiagency security teams have intensified the pursuit for perpetrators of the heinous act, in addition to this, the team has heightened the manning of routes into and out of the area so as to deny the enemy movement.
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In support of the current efforts, Baure area residents have shared credible information on the identities of the sympathizers and the attackers.
KDF remains unbowed, and together with the multiagency security teams deployed under operation Amani Boni remains focused and has the resolve to help bring sustainable peace in the area.” The spokesperson said.
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