Three People Killed In Kenya Terror Assault

Three People perished in a terror assault on a army base in Kenya.

CNN reviews the U.S. Africa Command confirmed a U.S. service member and two civilian contractors working for the Protection Division had been killed within the assault carried out by the extremist group Al-Shabaab, on Sunday (Jan. 5).  

Two different DOD members had been wounded within the assault, the African Command additionally confirmed, CNN reviews. 

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Military Specialist Henry Mayfield Jr., 23, from the Chicago space, was among the many three individuals killed within the assault, WGN9 reviews. 

Mayfield joined the Military in 2018, WGN9 reviews.  

Names of the opposite victims and the wounded haven’t been launched, CNN reviews. 

In line with WGN9, Kenya’s army mentioned not less than 4 attackers had been additionally killed. 

“Our ideas and prayers are with the households and mates of our teammates who misplaced their lives at this time,” U.S. Military Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, mentioned in a press release, CNN reviews. “As we honor their sacrifice, let’s additionally harden our resolve. Alongside our African and worldwide companions, we’ll pursue these answerable for this assault and al-Shabaab who seeks to hurt People and U.S. pursuits. We stay dedicated to stopping al-Shabaab from sustaining a secure haven to plan lethal assaults towards the U.S. homeland, East African and worldwide companions.”

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CNN reviews U.S. authorities offered extra particulars in regards to the assault, which concerned oblique and small arms hearth. They mentioned forces from Kenya Protection forces in addition to these from U.S. Africa Command fought again the assault after an preliminary penetration of the perimeter of the power.

“The work that our U.S. forces are doing in East Africa bolsters partnerships, counters malign affect, and maintains crucial stress on terrorist networks,” Townsend mentioned, CNN reviews. “Our efforts instantly contribute to counterterrorism, maritime surveillance, and intelligence sharing missions with our Kenyan companions. This exercise permits enhanced safety and stability within the area and for America.”