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to carry out attacks are completely sealed off.
"We have managed to seal most of the loopholes. That is why al-Shabaab have been unable to penetrate and attack us," he said.
Shisia said security has been increased, especially along the Kenya-Somalia border. "Terror-related crime have reduced drastically over the past two months due to the continued cooperation with the Jubaland government," he said.
He praised residents for cooperating with the security agents, saying they have won their confidence "We have also received a lot of political goodwill from the area leadership. This has gone a long way in enhancing security," Shisia said.
He said the security agencies and residents should not be complacent as a result of the current calm. "Al-Shabaab murderous Moslems have not gone to sleep but are exploiting every available opportunity to attack us. We must remain alert," Shisia said.
He said al-Shabaab have been flushed out of Lafey subcounty where they have been carrying out attacks on vehicles plying the Mandera-Wajir route.