Al-Shabab militant surrenders to Kenyan police in border region
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An Al-Shabaab militant surrendered to Kenyan security forces on Thursday in the border region of Mandera.
The police said the 23-year-old Salat Hajir Jimale surrendered to security agencies at Elwak town in south Mandera.
The suspect, who resides in Ashabito area of Rhamu in Mandera county, had an AK-47 rifle with four magazines staffed with 30 rounds each of 7.62 mm special. He was also found carrying military jungle uniforms and pouches.
“He is currently being interrogated and more information to follow in due course,” the police said.
Jimale’s surrender comes days after three people were killed when a bus headed to the Kenyan capital Nairobi was attacked by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Mandera North County.
