Nairobi: A US-based intelligence firm Intel Center warned on Friday of an impending attack by Somalia’s Al-Shabaab, mainly targeting skyscrapers in the Kenyan capital, media reported on Friday.
According to reports the Intel Center said that the Al Qaeda-linked militant group had threatened to bring down skyscrapers within two weeks.
“Something big will happen in the next two weeks. Kenyans will weep,” the respected private spying firm said.
It did not specify the buildings targeted, only saying the militant group plans to hit tall buildings frequented by westerners, government buildings or hotels.
The American private spy agency said Kenya is likely to face a growing terror threat until the end of the year, but it did not give further details.
Kenyan authorities have not publicly commented about the latest terror threat.
Although it remained unclear how credible the threat is, the information is chilling given Kenya is reeling from the effects of last week’s attack at a building on Moi Avenue which left one person dead and 37 others wounded.
The attack occurred when a blast rocked Assanand’s House which mainly consisted of boutiques and video shops.
Kenya is facing consistent threats from the militants group as several incidents of throwing grenades occurred after Kenyan troops entered the Somali territory to fight against the militant group.
The attacks and these latest terror threats have promoted increased security measures, particularly in the capital Nairobi where most buildings enhanced their checks both on people and vehicles.
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