Five Officers Injured, Vehicles Torched in Yumbis Attack, Boinett Says

In a statement, Boinett said: “Last evening, officers who were on patrol within Fafi and Yumbis areas were attacked by suspected Al Shabaab gunmen.”

Boinett said a contingent of officers responded to the attack by providing reinforcement and engaged the attackers in a heavy gunfight.

“In the ensuing tactical mission, two officers were critically injured, three officers sustained minor injuries and five vehicles were burnt down.”

The police boss also urged the public to desist from “posting any information on social media without verifying the same to avoid creating unnecessary panic and apprehension amongst the people.”