| Published Thu, May 17th 2018 at 12:21, Updated May 17th 2018 at 12:26 GMT +3Nairobi regional coordinator Kangethe Thuku addressing mediaMore than 2000 security officers have been deployed to boost security in Nairobi city and its environs with the start of Ramadhan period. Nairobi Regional Commissioner Kangethe Thuku said this was because a terror alert had been issued over the festivities creating the need for caution even as he assured residents of security. We also urge the criminals to know that they are being watched from the ground and above," added Mr. Thuku. He asked members of the public to report suspicious cases to them to avert possible attacks from taking place. The alert by police comes barely days after four Kenyans were recently killed in a quarry in Mandera County by suspected Al-Shabaab attackers.

Source: Standard Digital May 17, 2018 09:22 UTC