In a significant quantum leap against terror-linked logistics networks, a multi-agency security team has successfully recovered a vital consignment of suspected Al-Shabaab (AS) combat uniforms in an intelligence-led operation conducted in the early hours of the night within the Eastleigh KBS Garage area.
The operation, spearheaded by officers from Directorate of Criminal Investigation Kenya (DCI), Starehe and the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU), was triggered by earlier intelligence following a critical interception in Dhobley on 6th April 2026.
DCI said on that date, Jubaland Security Forces (JSF) seized twenty-five (25) bales packed with suspected Al-Shabaab full camouflage uniforms, an alarming discovery that pointed to a wider cross-border supply chain.
They explained that investigations quickly unravelled a complex network. The intercepted consignment had reportedly been destined for a suspect identified as Abdi Hakim, who remains in custody in Dhobley. Further leads traced part of the shipment to Eastleigh, Nairobi, specifically to Gaani Parcel Express, a logistics outlet along 12th Street within the bustling KBS area.
It was noted that upon swift action, officers recovered eleven (11) bales, each containing sixty (60) full camouflage uniforms and one hundred and twenty (120) T-shirts. An additional bale yielded sixty-five (65) uniforms alongside one hundred and twenty (120) T-shirts.
The items were discovered at Vision Point Express, a neighbouring facility, where they had been temporarily stored due to limited space at Gaani Parcel Express.DCI Preliminary findings indicate that the manager of Gaani Parcel Express, Omar Elmi Issack, had arranged for the temporary storage of the consignment after receiving it from an individual identified as Sharif.
The probe deepened further, leading investigators to Safe Link Cargo, a firm located at Soma Towers, believed to have facilitated the importation of a larger batch totalling thirty-seven (37) bales of suspected AS fatigues.
The cargo is reported to have originated from China and entered the country through the Port of Mombasa under the guise of consolidated shipments.
Crucially, one Abdiftah Aden Muhammed, an employee at Safe Link Cargo, has been linked to the shipment’s clearance and coordination.
Investigators established connections between Abdiftah, Sharif, and another individual identified as Abdikadir, forming a critical chain in the suspected supply network.
Records show the consignment was collected on 4th April 2026 by Sharif before being dispatched to Gaani Parcel Express, setting in motion the chain that has now been intercepted.All recovered items have been secured and properly documented as exhibits.
DCI confirmed that several key suspects are currently in custody under ATPU, assisting with ongoing investigations aimed at dismantling the entire network behind the operation.
Security said “This operation underscores the vigilance and coordination of security agencies in detecting and disrupting threats before they manifest. Investigations remain active as authorities pursue additional leads and possible accomplices”.
