Police Seize Al-Shabaab Uniforms in Nairobi


Police have recovered a significant consignment of suspected Al-Shabaab combat uniforms in an intelligence-led operation conducted in the Eastleigh KBS Garage area of Nairobi.

According to a report by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the operation—led by officers from DCI Starehe in collaboration with the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU)—was triggered by earlier intelligence following a key interception in Dhobley on April 6, 2026.

On that date, Jubaland Security Forces (JSF) seized 25 bales containing suspected Al-Shabaab full camouflage uniforms—an alarming discovery that pointed to a wider cross-border supply network.

Investigations quickly uncovered a complex chain of movement. 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,” the DCI said.

Acting swiftly, officers recovered 11 bales, each containing 60 full camouflage uniforms and 120 T-shirts. An additional bale contained 65 uniforms and 120 T-shirts. The items were found at Vision Point Express, a neighbouring facility, where they had been temporarily stored due to limited space at Gaani Parcel Express.

Preliminary findings indicate that the manager of Gaani Parcel Express, Omar Elmi Issack, arranged for the temporary storage of the consignment after receiving it from an individual identified as Sharif.

The probe has since widened, leading investigators to Safe Link Cargo, a firm located at Soma Towers, which is believed to have facilitated the importation of a larger batch totalling 37 bales of suspected Al-Shabaab uniforms.

The cargo is reported to have originated from China and entered the country through the Port of Mombasa disguised as consolidated shipments. Detectives allege that the consignment was collected on April 4, 2026, by Sharif before being dispatched to Gaani Parcel Express.


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