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The Dusit Riverside attack- Collated press statements from leaders, organizations and governments.

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The Inspector General of Police, Joseph Boinnet, yesterday said 21 persons succumbed to injuries sustained during the Riverside Terrorist attack on 15th January, 2019. According to Boinnet, 28 other individuals sustained injuries while, 5 terrorists were eliminated. Below is a collation of latest Press Statements from Government agencies, Non- Governmental Organizations and Leaders:

PRESSER BY THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE, TODAY

“We wish to inform the general public that bomb experts from the DCI_Kenya are still combing the scene of the Dusit incident for any remaining explosives or booby traps that could have been left by the slain attackers. So far one explosive has been found and taken for detonation in a safe area. This is to caution members of the public not to panic should they hear a blast since it will be a safe blast.”

PRESSER BY THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE- KENYA

PRESS STATEMENT BY ORANGE DEMOCRATIC MOVEMENT LEADER, HE RAILA ODINGA, AND WIPER LEADER, KALONZO MUSYOKA.

PRESS STATEMENT BY THE KENYA RED CROSS

PRESS STATEMENT BY THE FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS ASSOCIATION OF EAST AFRICA, FCAEA.

A statement from the FCAEA regarding threats toward member Kimiko de Freytas-Tamura and the debate over media coverage in Kenya in the aftermath of the Dusit Attack. Freytas, a New York Times Journalist, was castigated after her photo showing images of dead Dusit attack victims was published.

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DusitD2 Hotel attack update- Police give a press statement, contacts for rescue and evacuation requests provided

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DUSITD2 HOTEL ATTACK- What is known so far;

Attackers forced their way into the 14 Riverside Drive by indiscriminately shooting at the guards, today afternoon. They then threw explosives into vehicles and went into DusitD2 hotel. So far, one suspect has been arrested and many people rescued. Inspector General of police, Joseph Boinnet, has given a presser saying the attackers are suspected to be terrorists. Terror Group, Al-Shabaab, has claimed responsibility. Casualties have been reported, with a woman who sustained injuries succumbing at a hospital in Nairobi.

Those receiving any information (rescue requests) to share with:

  • The Director of Criminal Investigations on: 0721141282 or 0722839978
  • RedCross on: 0715820219.
  • University of Nairobi: HELP CALL HOTLINE: 020 491 3115/4, 020 491 0000 or Mobile: 0721 581 030, 0722 825826

The rescue operations are ongoing. A number of individuals have been rescued, so far. State House has urged restraint in sharing clips from the attack, on social media platforms. See the screen shot below:

This is the police statement on the attack:

PRESS STATEMENT

We regret to confirm that at approximately 3pm today, a group of armed assailants attacked the Dusit Complex in a suspected terror attack. Security and emergency teams immediately responded to the incident and have cordoned off the area. The situation is being managed and residents are being screened and evacuated from the area. We are aware that armed criminals are holding up in the hotel and specialist forces are now currently flushing them out.

However we regret to inform that there have been injuries in the attack and we are in the process of confirming the numbers and types of injuries incurred. We have been vigilant throughout the holiday season and therefore all public and other hotel premises remain under close watch. Reports from throughout the country indicate that everything remains calm and normal. We urge the public to remain calm and to cooperate with all security forces and to provide any information that they may deem as useful to the security forces.

We thank you for your cooperation. Further information will be provided as soon as it is available.

Joseph K. Boinnet, MGH (nsc) AU Inspector General National Police Service. Tuesday, 15th January, 2019