Terrorists attacked an upscale office and hotel complex in Kenya’s capital Tuesday, sending people fleeing in panic as explosions and heavy gunfire reverberated through the neighborhood. A witness reported seeing at least three bodies and a number of guests suffering serious injuries. The Somalia-based extremist group al-Shabab is claiming responsibility for the attack and says its members are still fighting inside. The al-Qaida-linked group issued the claim via its radio arm, Andalus.
“We can now confirm that this criminal activity commenced at about three o’clock in a coordinated fashion and began at I&M Bank with an explosion that targeted three vehicles in the parking lot, and a suicide explosion in the foyer of Dusit hotel,” said Kenyan police chief Joseph Boinnet.
The complex in Nairobi includes a large hotel known as DusitD2, banks and offices. Several vehicles were seen burning. People were being rushed and carried from the scene.
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