2025-08-06: On Tuesday evening (5 August, local time), multiple security forces were injured when an explosive device detonated on the road between Banabs and Yumbis in Garissa County. Shortly beforehand, there was reportedly a firefight between the security forces and suspected Al-Shabab terrorists. The attackers were able to escape.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Armed clashes are possible during arrests of terror suspects. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
