President Kenyatta says all assailants killed, 14 dead in Dusit attack.
He did not specify the number of
the gunmen that had stormed the building complex, which houses the
upmarket DusitD2 Hotel, among others.
A total of 14 people were killed, the President Kenyatta told Kenyans in a media briefing from State House, Nairobi.
He thanked the security agencies for a “swift and quick” response.
Mr Kenyatta said Kenya will relentlessly pursue those involved in the attack.
“We
will seek out every person involved in the funding, planning and
execution of this heinous act,” he said. “We will pursue them wherever
they will be, until they are held to account."
While assuring Kenyans of their safety, the President promised
to “continue every step to make our nation inhospitable to terrorist
groups and their networks.”
“I take note of Kenyans who
took to social media to spread hope and criticise false information.
You have shown the world bravery, patriotism and love,” Mr Kenyatta
said.
RESCUED
About
700 people were rescued from the compound since the start of the attack
on Tuesday through the early hours of Wednesday morning, the President
said.
A Nation spot check showed that 11
people are receiving treatment at Aga Khan University Hospital, 22 at
Avenue Hospital, seven at MP Shah Hospital, four at Kenyatta National
Hospital and one at Nairobi Hospital. Two people succumbed to their
injuries at MP Shah Hospital. Avenue Hospital is also offering free
counselling services to families of victims daily from 8-5pm.
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