Incident Summary:

08/29/2018: An explosive device detonated targeting a Kenyan Defense Forces (KDF) convoy traveling along the Kiunga-Sankuri road in Lamu, Kenya. At least five soldiers were killed and 10 soldiers were injured in the blast. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the incident.

GTD ID:
201808290012

When:
2018-08-29

Country:
Kenya

Region:
Sub-Saharan Africa

Province/administrative
region/u.s. state:

Lamu

City:
Unknown

Location Details:
The incident occurred on the Kiunga-Sankuri road.

Attack Information
Type of Attack (more) Bombing/Explosion
Successful Attack? (more) Yes
Target Information (more)
Target Type: Military
Name of Entity Kenya Defense Forces (KDF)
Specific Description Convoy
Nationality of Target Kenya
Additional Information
Hostages No
Ransom No
Property Damage Yes
Extent of Property Damage Minor (likely < $1 million)
Value of Property Damage Unknown
Weapon Information
Type Sub-type
Explosives Land Mine
Weapon Details
A roadside landmine was used in the attack.
Additional Information
Suicide Attack?No
Part of Multiple Incident?No
Criterion 1 (more) Yes
Criterion 2 (more) Yes
Criterion 3 (more) No
Doubt Terrorism Proper (more) Yes
Alternate Designation (more) Insurgency/Guerilla Action
Perpetrator Group Information
Group Name Claimed Responsibility
Al-Shabaab Yes (Confirmed: Unknown; Mode: Personal claim)
Perpetrator Statistics
Number of Perpetrators Unknown
Number of Captured Perpetrators 0
Casualty Information
Total Number of Casualties 5 Fatalities / 10 Injured
Total Number of Fatalities 5
Number of U.S. Fatalities 0
Number of Perpetrator Fatalities 0
Total Number of Injured 10
Number of U.S. Injured 0
Number of Perpetrators Injured 0
Sources
"5 soldiers killed in Lamu explosions," East African Standard, August 29, 2018.
"Landmine blast kills five Kenyan soldiers in Lamu," Daily Nation, August 29, 2018.
"1st LD-Writethru: Blast kills 5 soldiers, injures 10 others in Kenya coastal region," Xinhua General News Service, August 29, 2018.