Alleged Suicide Bombing at Secret Gardens, 14 Riverside Drive, Westlands
Gunfire, blast at 14 Riverside Drive
At around 3 PM, Tuesday, a loud blast and gunshots reined the air around 14 Riverside drive in Westlands. The gunshots could be heard from all quarters on Tuesday afternoon. It is alleged that a suicide bomber blew himself up at Secret Garden, a restaurant at 14 Riverside Drive, Westlands.
“It’s in the same compound with Dusit D2 and commission for revenue allocation. For the past 15 minutes. Started with an explosion. We are lying on the floor in our offices can’t look out,” one of the workers said.
There is an on-going police operation along that road and motorists are encouraged to avoid the area.
One of the people in the area only named Ronald said they were under attack from unknown people.
“Kumekuwa na bomb blast.. we are not safe..if I die please tell my children that I love them.. call the Israel Embassy and recce squad,” he told a local newspaper amid whisper.
Three vehicles could be seen burning in the area.
National Police Spokesperson Charles Owino said they have sent to the scene and cordoned off the area.
“We were informed of the shooting incident around Dusit Hotel. We have dispatched officers from the Terror Unit and the DCI to the scene. We should be able to know what is happening there in the next few minutes
