Police have beefed up security in Nairobi following a terror alert issued by the United States Embassy on Thursday.
The embassy said it received intelligence showing that terrorist groups were planning to attack a major hotel in Nairobi and urged American citizens to remain vigilant.
“Terrorist groups may be plotting an attack against a major hotel in Nairobi. The exact hotel has not been identified, but it is believed to be a hotel popular with tourists and business travelers,” the alert stated.
“If staying at a hotel, be aware of the hotel’s evacuation plan. Plan ahead of time how you would exit the hotel in case of an emergency. Review your personal security plans. Be aware of your surroundings. Monitor local media for updates.”
Following the warning, Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai said more officers have been deployed across the city and urged Kenyans to be extra-vigilant. Security officers have also increased border surveillance.
“We wish to caution the public to be extra-vigilant even as the police and other security agencies continue to work round the clock to ensure the safety and the security of our country and Kenyans at large,” he said.
The last terror attack in Nairobi was in January 2019, when al-Shabaab militants stormed Dusit D2 hotel complex in Westlands. 21 people including American and British nationals were killed while over 700 others were evacuated.
All the four gunmen, including a suicide bomber, were killed.
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