Nairobi police officers have marked areas suspected of being targeted by al-Shabaab militants for possible attacks during the festive season.
Makadara sub-county police commander Timon Odingo issued a statement calling for increased surveillance in these high-target areas.
According to police, the attacks are meant to disrupt the Christmas festivities.
Some of the areas mentioned include the Presbyterian Guest House and Conference Centre in South C, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in South B, Nairobi West Mall, Capital Centre, Garden City, and T-Mall.
“The group may also be targeting other guest houses and conference centres owned by churches as well as Christmas and New Year’s eve celebrations,” police said.
According to Odingo, there is need for deployment of armed security officers in and around the vulnerable installations, patrols, impromptu roadblocks and vehicle searches to deter Al Shabaab from fulling its mission.
