Sunday, September 15, 2024 - The National Police Service (NPS) has stated that it is prepared to respond to any terrorist threat following the terror alert issued by the United States Embassy on Friday.
According to the embassy,
terrorists may target 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.
Reacting to the alert, 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 the 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."
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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