Refugee Found Shot Dead in Abandoned Car at Kenya’s Dadaab Camp
Police have launched an investigation after discovering a refugee’s body with bullet wounds inside an abandoned vehicle at Dagahaley camp in Dadaab, Garissa County.
Local residents traveling the Dagahaley-Welhar road reported the suspicious vehicle to authorities on Wednesday, July 9. The car had been left unattended along the roadway, prompting community members to alert police.
Officers responded immediately to the scene and made the grim discovery. The victim, identified as a refugee residing in the camp, had suffered fatal gunshot wounds. Police confirmed the presence of bullet holes in the vehicle during their initial examination.
Dagahaley camp forms part of the larger Dadaab refugee complex, which houses thousands of displaced persons primarily from Somalia. The facility has experienced security challenges over the years, though violent incidents involving refugees remain relatively uncommon.
Detectives have cordoned off the crime scene and begun collecting evidence. The investigation will focus on determining the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identifying potential suspects.
Police have not yet released the victim’s identity pending notification of family members. No arrests have been made in connection with the killing.
The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the border region of Garissa County, where the Dadaab camps are located approximately 100 kilometers from the Somalia border.
Authorities are appealing for witnesses to come forward with information.
