14 Riverside Drive cordoned off from public after attack

The National Police Service (NPS) has cordoned off 14 Riverside Drive in Nairobi following a suspected terror attack in the area.

This comes after an explosion and gunshots rent the air on Tuesday afternoon.

It is suspected that six terrorists arrived at the scene at around 3.30pm on Tuesday and soon after a bomb was detonated. Three cars were spotted on fire.

The NPS has cautioned members of the public and motorists in particular to use alternative routes to facilitate smooth operations of the police.

Security officers drawn from various teams including the elite recce squad have since been deployed in the area.

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

Interior CS Fred Matiangi is expected to give a press briefing at 5:30pm to update on the efforts of security agencies to resolve the situation.