IG Japheth Koome Rubbishes claims of Nairobi being under threat by Al Shabaab.
IG Japheth Koome Rubbishes the letter that was circulating indicating that Al shabaab can strike in Nairobi during the festive season.
The letter was being circulated by Makadara Subcounty Commander, who warned Nairobi residents to stay on high alert because of Al shabaab.
IG Koome has stated that no authorization was given from the high offices to circulate the letter.
IG Koome stated,”In tandem with the communication procedure within the National Police Service, we wish to clarify that the letter has neither originated from the Office of the Inspector General, nor has the undersigned officer received any instructions in accordance with the chain of command, to author or disseminate the letter.”
” As a deterrence measure, administrative action has been taken against the concerned officer,” he added.
In the letter, the commander indicated some areas that are likely to face attack by the Al shabaab terrorists.
He wrote,”The group may also be targeting other guest houses and conference centres owned by churches as well as Christmas and New Year’s eve celebrations.”
Some of the listed areas were; the Presbyterian Guest House and Conference Centre in South C, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in South B, Nairobi West Mall, Capital Centre, Garden City and T-Mall.
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