The Kenyan government has now taken a new step in the tension between Hassan Sheikh and the Jubaland government, following the heavy fighting that took place on Wednesday in the Raskambooni area of Lower Juba region.
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Kenya is reported to have deployed large numbers of troops to its border with Somalia, to strengthen security in the areas bordering the two countries.
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Kenya has previously welcomed hundreds of militia fighters who fled across the border after fighting with Jubaland’s Darwish forces.
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The troops, which number about 650, are currently in a camp under Kenyan control and are set to be brought to Mogadishu today.
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Kenya tightens border security amid concerns over tensions between Somali government and Jubaland government.
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Kenyan officials have expressed concern that the situation could worsen in the coming days.
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On Wednesday, a Hassan Sheikh’s militia who fled the fighting in Raskamboni surrendered to Kenyan security forces in the border town of Ishiakani.
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According to the Kenyan government, at least 650 Somali federal army soldiers surrendered to Kenya on Wednesday evening.
The clashes, which began on Wednesday morning, saw Jubaland forces storm the Raskamboni camp, capture Hassan Sheikh’s militia and burn military vehicles.
Kenya is bracing for an influx of Somali refugees fleeing the border conflict with Somalia, as people living in affected villages have fled their homes.
Kenya has deployed security forces to border areas to address the crisis, amid fears that the conflict could exacerbate regional instability.