Security has been tightened in churches and social gatherings across the
country following reports that Al Shabaab is planning terror attacks
during the month of Ramadhan.
Police headquarters in Nairobi
Police headquarters say hundreds of police officers have been mobilised and deployed to stop any attacks.
Plain clothes officers and others in uniform are helping to maintain security.
“Al Shabaab terrorists have
issued threats that they will carry out massive destruction during the
holy month of Ramadhan. Let everybody be extra alert,” said Nairobi PPO
Anthony Kibuchi.
Officials say intelligence
reports show terrorists’ want to stage more attacks. This follows the
Garissa town assault on two churches where 17 people died.
On Thursday, Israeli embassy in
Nairobi repeated warnings of a global onslaught by terrorists, saying
Kenya was among the countries targeted.
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