Gunshots and explosion at 14 Riverside, Westlands
Explosions and gunfire were heard at 14 Riverside, Westlands on Wednesday afternoon in Nairobi.
WE ARE UNDER ATTACK AT 14 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
— Miss Rachel (@Iam_RachelN) January 15, 2019
According to Aljazeera, Somalia-based armed group al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack.
“We are currently conducting an operation in Nairobi.” the group’s military operations spokesman told Al Jazeera.
14 Riverside is an exclusive office park development with unique streetscapes set over 5 acres of secluded, landscaped gardens. Designed for flexibility and spread over 6 blocks with state of the art lobbies & public spaces, the development introduces a new level of luxurious quality and design.
UPDATE on the situation at Dusit D2, 14 Riverside, Westlands, Nairobi (@johnallannamu) pic.twitter.com/mFFOLyv2Rm
— Africa Uncensored (@AfUncensored) January 15, 2019
There has been an explosion in 14 Riverside and there are gunshots. @PoliceKE please help. We are stuck in the office. Please help
— 254 Pacer 🇰🇪 (@danobura) January 15, 2019
Looks like Recce squad have arrived. Still lots of intermittent shooting, and burning cars still exploding. Eyewitness claims he saw 4 armed men enter and start shooting pic.twitter.com/9ipniRaI8x
— FERDINAND OMONDI (@FerdyOmondi) January 15, 2019
I've asked a gunman what's going on. "Things are not good, people are dying, he says' . pic.twitter.com/pRRJQUhmwJ
— FERDINAND OMONDI (@FerdyOmondi) January 15, 2019
— Africa Uncensored (@AfUncensored) January 15, 2019
People with gunshot wounds being rescued. pic.twitter.com/ySNe5SBDhx
— FERDINAND OMONDI (@FerdyOmondi) January 15, 2019
I am in 14 Riverside drive hiding in a bathroom and we are under attack @RobertAlai
— Ron Ng'eno (@ronald_ngeno) January 15, 2019
The Kenya police confirmed the attack through their social feed stating that “Police wishes to confirm that there has been an attack incident along 14 Riverside Drive. The area has since been cordoned off and motorists are advised to use alternative routes to facilitate smooth operations of the Police.”
Police wishes to confirm that there has been an attack incident along 14 Riverside Drive. The area has since been cordoned off and motorists are advised to use alternative routes to facilitate smooth operations of the Police.
More information to follow.
— National Police Service-Kenya (@NPSOfficial_KE) January 15, 2019
At around 16:46 pm, Dan Obura, who works at Red House Agency said he could “…here people being evacuated downstairs,” after “The gunshots have stopped.”
We can here people being evacuated downstairs
— 254 Pacer 🇰🇪 (@danobura) January 15, 2019
Thank you for contacting the police. We are being evacuated from the floor we are in.
— 254 Pacer 🇰🇪 (@danobura) January 15, 2019
We have been rescued. Thank you for your prayers.
— Miss Rachel (@Iam_RachelN) January 15, 2019
“Overwhelmed with gratitude for the gift of life and grace for my colleagues and I, the outpouring of love and well wishes from people on here, my friends who texted me through the entire ordeal, my family who even went to police stations frantically trying to find help,” said Miss Rachel.
Dear all thank you for your support. I am now out and at home with my family. Thanks to the brave @NPSOfficial_KE @kdfinfo for risking their lives to save others.
— Ron Ng'eno (@ronald_ngeno) January 16, 2019
