NAIROBI, Kenya – The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Abdullahi Banati or any other individual responsible for the January 5, 2020, terrorist attack on Manda Bay Airfield in Kenya.
The attack, carried out by al-Shabaab terrorists, resulted in the death of a U.S. service member and two U.S. Department of Defense contractors, while injuring several others, including Kenyan and U.S. personnel.
The Manda Bay Airfield, located within a Kenyan Defense Forces base, is a key site for U.S. counterterrorism operations and military support in the region.
The terrorist group al-Shabaab, affiliated with al-Qa’ida, continues to threaten U.S. interests in East Africa, responsible for numerous attacks that have killed thousands, including U.S. citizens.
The Department of State’s offer is part of ongoing efforts to hold those responsible for terrorist acts accountable.
Information about the reward can be found on the RFJ website at www.rewardsforjustice.net, and tips can be submitted confidentially via Signal, Telegram, or WhatsApp at +1-202-702-7843 (English), +1-202-975-9160 (Somali), and +1-202-718-4649 (Swahili).
