The National Police Service has today cautioned members of the public including politicians from visiting the Dusit attack area. In a statement, the Kenya police has said that the area remains a crime scene under a security operation and that until it is declared safe, anyone not actively involved in the operation should keep off.
About six armed militants raided the hotel on Tuesday leaving several dead. The police are yet to give an official toll of deaths.
We wish to caution all members of the public including politicians that Dusit Hotel and the area around 14 Riverside Drive is a Crime Scene that is under an active security operation.Until it is declared safe, everyone not actively involved in the operation should avoid the area.
— National Police Service-Kenya (@NPSOfficial_KE) January 16, 2019
The operation to evacuate those holed up in the hotel and building continued until Wednesday dawn.
About 45 people, who were stuck at the complex, were safely evacuated at about 3.45am.
Sounds of gunfire continued to be heard in the morning, pointing to fears the attackers could still be in the premises.
Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet, in an earlier statement, said it is a suspected terror attack.
Several people with gunshot and soft tissue wounds were rushed to nearby hospitals.
Press Statement by Inspector General @JBoinnet https://t.co/aXfJ2ELoun
— National Police Service-Kenya (@NPSOfficial_KE) January 15, 2019