National Police Service has flagged as fake a notice cautioning police bosses of a looming terror attack in Nairobi.
In a social media post, the service denied sending the cautionary letter, which had apparently been signed by Dagoretti OCPD Kivinda Kilonzo, to its police bosses.
The fake letter addressed to all stapols claimed that the militia group was planning an attack in the capital city in retaliation to an attack that left several of its members dead or nursing injuries.
It further claimed that they were responsible for the abduction of five chiefs in Mandera County just days before President William Ruto was scheduled to begin his 4-day tour of the Northeastern region.
“Al Shabab plan to carry out terror attacks in Nairobi in retaliation to the killing of their fighters and leaders. The group is emboldened by the capture of government officials in Northeastern region as well as attacks on government projects,” read the fake letter, which is dated February 7, in part.
“Targeted areas include major malls, public areas such as recreational parks, vital government installations, and western embassies and interests. Similarly, areas with high human traffic in the city as well as those frequented by foreigners such as hotels, international schools, and social places such as malls remain vulnerable.”
“Action: All stapols- There is need for heightened security vigilance, enhanced screening into vital government installations and social places across the city to forestall likely attack plans by al-Shabab,” claimed the letter.
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