Kenyan Police have warned of imminent attacks in the East African Nation during the forthcoming Holy month of Ramadan.
Al-Shabab has been attacking Kenya since 2011 when Kenya Defense Force (KDF) was deployed in Somalia.
The government of Kenya sent thousands of its security forces across the country to stepped up the security.
In a statement, Charles Owino, the police spokesman called on Kenyans to remain vigilant against possible attacks during the course of Ramadan.
“Members of the Public should be on high alert and remain vigilant in populated places including schools, churches, hotels and bus stops,” he said in the statement.
He said they received reliable intelligence that Al-Shabab is orchestrating attacks in Kenya.
“As we approach the holy month of Ramadan set to begin from Tuesday, May 15, the terror groups have issued alerts urging their members to step up attacks during this period,” he warned. “The main terrorist groups including ISIS and Al-Shabab have all issued fatwas calling for increased attacks during this period.”
The police further called for continued vigilance by the public urging them to report any suspicious individuals either along the common border with Somalia and within main towns.
“We wish to assure the public that we shall continue to treat information given to the police with utmost confidentiality,” he said.
The warning comes just a day after the US government warned of major terror attacks in Kenya, targeting schools and churches.
The embassy said the extremists could be targeting US citizens visiting or staying in the country.
Possible targets were identified as tourist locations, transportation hubs and other busy public places, hospitals and churches.
The warning was posted on the website of the US Embassy in Kenya.
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