Recruits die at hands of Shabaab over espionage claims
A file photo taken on February 17, 2011 shows Al-Shabaab militants performing military drills at a village in Lower Shabelle in Somalia. Kenyan youth have been cautioned against joining the group. PHOTO | ABDURASHID ABDULLE | AFP
Mr Seriani said a considerable number of recruits from various parts of the country ended up being killed by the terrorists.
He said the Operation Linda Boni has brought about calm in Lamu and neighbouring counties.
Kenyans who had been recruited into Al-Shabaab are being killed in a worrying manner, the government says.
Operation Linda Boni director James ole Seriani revealed that Kenyan recruits are no longer trusted by the militants in Somalia and are suspected to be government spies.
