The National Police Service (NPS) has launched an operation in Marsabit and Isiolo Counties to end militia activities hours after suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Mandera County abducted five chiefs.
The special security operation is targeting the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) militia, who are reportedly responsible for a series of cross-border criminal activities in the region.
In a statement on Monday, February 3, the NPS announced that Operation Ondoa Jangili aims to flush out OLA criminal elements hiding within the two counties, specifically in the Sololo, Moyale, North Horr, and Merti sub-counties and the surrounding areas. "The National Police Service has today, February 3, 2025, officially launched a special security operation dubbed 'Operation Ondoa Jangili' to flush out hideouts used by the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) within Marsabit and Isiolo counties," NPS stated. (Left to Right) General Service Unit Commandant Ranson Lolmodooni, DCI Director Amin Mohammed and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja during a press briefing in Nairobi on December 4 at Harambee house.
Ministry of Interior The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) is an armed opposition group primarily active in Ethiopia's Oromia Region.
