Turkey has declared it will stand with Kenyan in tackling al Shabaab militants and overcoming terror activities threatening the nation’s prosperity.
Ambassador Deniz Eke expressed optimism that Kenya will conquer terrorism and continue prospering in unity, economy and democracy.
“We express our heartfelt condolences and support to our Kenyan friends following the recent terrorist attacks. Enhanced and unconditional cooperation and solidarity are key in the fight against terror, whichever sinister methods terrorists may adopt,” Eke said on Saturday.
On this day last year, her country experienced a failed coup.
KDF soldiers last Thursday rescued Public Works PS Mariam El-Maawy from abduction by al Shabaab in Lamu following an ambush on her entourage at Milihoi on Lamu-MPeketoni highway.
The militants injured El-Maawy and killed four people including her nephew, bodyguards and driver. They were on their way from a Lapsset function.
Eke raised concern that terrorism has become more complex due to structures militants have put in place such as chains of command and resource mobilisation.
“They can easily act solo, posing as drivers, as in the recent attacks in Europe. They can use a combination of insurgency and radicalisation tactics like al Shabaab is trying to achieve in Kenya,” she noted.
“Alternatively, they can take the form of a worldwide network of schools, businesses and non-profit organisations presenting themselves as pro-peace movements but actually engaging in illegal activities by infiltrating critical state institutions, as is the case with Fethullah Gulen Terrorist Organization.”
The Ambassador insisted that use of novel techniques and weapons are necessary in dealing with the new, non-uniform and unconventional face of terrorism.
