Five Kenyan security officers are reported dead after their patrol vehicle hit a suspected roadside bomb during an operation near the country's border with Somalia. The blast completely destroyed the patrol vehicle, killing all five officers instantly. Despite returning fire, the security team was unable to stop the attackers, who escaped, reportedly heading towards the nearby border. Investigators believe the roadside bomb may have been planted days before the attack, with militants lying in wait for a security vehicle to pass before launching the coordinated assault. Security officials had reportedly received intelligence about militant activity in the area in the days leading up to the incident, prompting increased patrols.