The 5 common terror signs to look out for following US warning over possible attack in Kenya

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In a world where the threat of terror has steadily grown, the need for extreme vigilance among the citizenry has become paramount. While the government has stepped up counter-terrorism measures, committed more resources to strengthen the security forces and even embraced international partnerships to suppress the threat, this is not enough.

It will take the input of every citizen to win this war. and as a result, situational awareness is key. The following are some of the signs members of the public should look out for in a bid to prevent a potential terror attack.

5 . Suspicious objects and items Members of the public should be cautious when they come across objects left unattended in public places. Of particular concern should be items with electric wires sticking out, those with excessive usage of securing materials and those with stains or discolouration or emit an unusual odour.

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4. Persons with suspicious behaviour As you go about our daily business, you should raise alarm if you encounter individuals with suspicious characteristics that suggest ulterior motive.

They include those wearing bulky or oversized attire that may conceal hidden objects, placing an object or parcel in a crowded area and departing immediately, attempting to disguise their identity or loitering for an extended period of time at one location.

It is also a matter of concern when a person takes photos or video recordings of security features or asks specific questions concerning the security of a place or an individual without a reasonable explanation.

3. Suspicious vehicles In the modern world, vehicles are a common feature during terror attacks. Vehicles circling an area repeatedly, or on different occasions, a vehicle abandoned abruptly by the driver, overly weighted vehicles with sunken tires and suspensions and vehicles with foreign objects attached all present cause for alarm.

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The same applies to commercial or heavy vehicles being operated erratically, at unusual times or in unusual locations, particularly near crowded areas.

2. Signs of radicalisation As confirmed by the deadly involvement of Salim Gichunge and Violet Kemunto in the recent DusitD2 attack, radicalised natives present real yet unseen danger in terrorism.

1. Keep off suspicious objects When a suspicious metal box was left lying at the Odeon Cinema after the Saturday, January 28, explosion, curious onlookers milled around it, oblivious of the danger they were exposing themselves to. This is common in Kenya. The box could as well have been a booby trap and such response exposes many to the danger of an attack. It equally disturbs the crime scene, hampers emergency rescue efforts and police operations since movement becomes difficult. Members of the public are advised to move as far away as possible from such areas and report the incident.

 

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