Garissa County — Tragedy as IED Blast Claims Lives of Two Border Patrol Officers
A routine patrol mission in Garissa County turned tragic on the evening of 19th November 2025 after a police Land Cruiser carrying Border Patrol Unit (BPU) officers hit an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), killing two officers instantly and leaving five others critically injured.
According to multiple security sources, the BPU officers were conducting surveillance along the Liboi–Kulan road, an area known for repeated militant activity due to its proximity to the Kenya–Somalia border. The patrol vehicle reportedly ran over the IED, triggering a powerful explosion that authorities suspect was planted by Al-Shabaab militants operating within the region.
The two fallen officers, both from the Administration Police’s elite Border Patrol Unit, were on active duty protecting the volatile border zone when the attack occurred. One of them is believed to have been the driver at the time of the explosion. Eyewitnesses from Kulan reported hearing a loud blast followed by distress calls as surviving officers struggled to pull their colleagues from the wreckage.
Security teams quickly responded to the scene, evacuating the injured officers to medical facilities for emergency treatment. The critically wounded officers remain under specialized care as the government intensifies investigations.
Local leaders and residents have condemned the attack, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of officers who dedicated their lives to safeguarding the nation. “Poleni sana jamií na kikosi,” one resident said, reflecting the community’s grief and solidarity with the affected families.
The incident adds to the growing concern over increased militant activity near the border, with security agencies now expected to heighten surveillance and launch a manhunt for the perpetrators.
Kenya’s security forces continue to urge vigilance as operations against extremist threats intensify in the region.
