Six Police Officers Killed in Al-Shabab Ambush in Kenya

Six police officers were killed and four others injured in a suspected al-Shabab attack on a security camp in Garissa County, northeastern Kenya, early Sunday morning. The assault occurred around 5:30 a.m. local time, targeting reservists who assist regular police in maintaining security in remote areas. Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo indicated that the ambush followed the guerrilla-style tactics typical of al-Shabab, which has a history of cross-border incursions from Somalia. While no group has officially taken responsibility for the attack, al-Shabab is known for its violent insurgency and attacks on both military and civilian targets in Kenya. In response to the attack, security has been reinforced in the area, with additional police dispatched to pursue the militants. The U.S. embassy has also issued travel advisories for regions in Kenya, including Garissa, due to ongoing threats of terrorism.