Nairobi raid: Al-Shabaab combat uniforms seized in Eastleigh
In a major blow against terror logistics, multi‑agency security teams have recovered a consignment of suspected Al‑Shabaab combat uniforms in a coordinated operation in Eastleigh’s KBS area.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Starehe unit and the Anti‑Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) led the operation, triggered by intelligence following a seizure in Dhobley, Somalia on 6th April 2026, where Jubaland Security Forces intercepted 25 bales of suspected AS camouflage uniforms.
DCI sources say the information pointed investigators to Nairobi logistics outlets handling parts of the shipment.
What was found
• Eleven bales recovered at Gaani Parcel Express, each with 60 full camouflage uniforms and 120 T‑shirts.
• One additional bale held 65 uniforms and 120 T‑shirts.
• Some of the shipment was found at Vision Point Express, a neighbouring facility, after being moved due to limited storage at Gaani.
Preliminary findings indicate the manager of Gaani Parcel Express, Omar Elmi Issack, received the consignment from a man identified as Sharif before it was stored.
“This operation demonstrates the effectiveness of intelligence‑led action and inter‑agency coordination in disrupting terror supply chains before they reach communities,” said a DCI statement.
Cross‑border links
Further investigation traced the broader shipment to Safe Link Cargo at Soma Towers, believed to have facilitated its import from China, cleared at the Port of Mombasa as consolidated cargo.
An employee, Abdiftah Aden Muhammed, has been linked to the clearance and coordination.
Records show the consignment was collected on April 4, 2026, by Sharif before being sent to Gaani Parcel Express.
Investigators also identified connections between Abdiftah, Sharif and another suspect, Abdikadir, forming a critical chain in the suspected supply network.
Status of the probe
All recovered items have been documented as exhibits. Several key suspects remain in custody with ATPU, assisting in investigations aimed at dismantling the entire network behind the operation.
Security sources say the probe remains active, with authorities pursuing additional leads and possible accomplices.
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