Heavily armed Islamic extremists pulled up in several cars yesterday and shot their way into the most upmarket shopping centre in Nairobi, ordering Muslims out if they could prove their religion by reciting a prayer or answering a question on Islam. They started killing those who failed the test.
Over 1,000 people have so far been evacuated from the mall, but an unknown number of hostages are still trapped inside with the terrorists believed to be about 15. Kenyan security forces have been locked in a
standoff with gunmen since yesterday. Gun shots have been heard all morning in the area.
Ghanaian poet and diplomat Kofi Awoonor, (pictured left) was among the 59 killed during the attack on Westgate Mall in Kenya yesterday. He was in Nairobi as a participant in the Storymoja Hay Festival, a 4-day celebration of writing, thinking and storytelling. The Ghanaian govt confirmed his death early Sunday morning. He was 78 years old. His son was also shot, but was not killed.
Also the president’s nephew, Mbugua and his fiance Wahito (both pictured right) were killed in the attack yesterday.
oh my god, lets stop voilence ok, it will not help us. infact the wold is really in danger
ReplyDeletejust imagine, this muslim pple if they really belive in god they will be preaching peace
ReplyDeleter i p sir its unfurtunate.
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