We're alert! Police respond to terror alert by US embassy

The Embassy had warned of possible attacks on places frequented by foreigners.

In Summary

• According to police, officers deployed across the country are on high alert to protect the country.

• The NPS said that it has taken a multi-agency approach to ensure the safety and security of all Kenyans.

Acting Inspector General of Police (IG) Gilbert Masengeli.
Acting Inspector General of Police (IG) Gilbert Masengeli.
Image: KNA

The National Police Service (NPS) has responded to a security alert issued by the Unites States of America embassy in Nairobi, on Friday.

According to police, officers deployed across the country are on high alert to protect the country.

The NPS said that it has taken a multi-agency approach to ensure the safety and security of all Kenyans.

"The National Police Service would like to take this opportunity to reassure members of the public of their safety and security, and reaffirm that NPS Officers deployed across the country remain alert to protect our country.

"The National Police Service is committed to the multi-agency security strategy and is working closely with other security agencies at national, regional and international levels as well as members of public, through intelligence-led policing," police said.

The NPS  further called on Kenyans to work with the police by sharing any information they may have on any suspicious activity or people.

"We call upon all members of public to collaborate with police by reporting any suspicious activity or persons to the nearest police station or our toll-free numbers 112, 991 and 999 or #FichuakwaDCI hotline 0800722203."

This followed an alert by the US embassy in Nairobi cautioning their citizens of possible terror attacks.

According to the embassy,  terrorists may target the locations that are highly frequented by their citizens and other foreigners, including tourists in Nairobi and other parts of the country.

"The US Embassy in Nairobi reminds US citizens in Kenya that they should exercise increased caution due to the risks of terrorism and kidnapping. 

"Locations frequented by US citizens and other foreigners and tourists in Nairobi and elsewhere in Kenya continue to be targets to terrorists," the alert reads.

It further warned that terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting locations including hotels, restaurants, embassies, malls and markets.

They may also attack schools, police stations, places of worship and other places frequented by foreigners and tourists.

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