15 January 2026 – Two National Police Reservists (NPR) were killed and two others injured following an improvised explosive device (IED) attack on Wednesday evening along the Kenya–Somalia border in Mandera East.
According to a police incident report, the attack occurred on at Kulun Border Point Four, approximately 100 metres inside Kenyan territory along the Bulla Hawa (Somalia)–Mandera (Kenya) border.
The NPR officers were on duty when they stepped on an IED planted on the ground.
Security sources indicate the attack is suspected to have been carried out by elements stationed at a nearby position, with preliminary assessments suggesting the incident may have been retaliatory in nature.
Two of the NPR oficers who were manning the border, identified as Cpl Mohammed Abdow Issack and PC Abdirashid Shabellow Ali, succumbed to injuries sustained in the blast.
PC Athan Noor Abdullah Abdi sustained critical injuries and is currently admitted at Mandera Referral Hospital, while PC (R) Abdullahi Jillow Adan is reported to be in stable condition.
Multi-agency security teams moved swiftly to the scene, secured the area, and recovered exhibits.