Reports of gunfire and explosions in and around the Dusit hotel complex in Nairobi
Occurred in Nairobi, Kenya
on January 15, 2019, at 3:00 PM
Reported by anonymous via Internet
on January 15, 2019, at 3:05 PM
in Nairobi, Kenya
This rumour is confirmed true
and is of high priority
– here's why:
Dusit hotel complex in Westlands Nairobi came under attack.At least two blasts and gunfire were heard at the compound in the Westland district of the city, which houses the Dusit hotel as well as offices.The Somali-based militant group al-Shabaab claimed the attack but gave no details. Four armed men entered the complex killing 21 people and injuring many others. The killer were later neutralized through multi-agency police operation.