Gunfire and explosions have been heard in an upscale hotel complex in the Nairobi, Kenya's capital city, the AP news agency reported Tuesday. No official statement from the authorities on the issue has been made so far.
The reasons behind the incident, as well as any casualties, are not yet known.
Some social media users have shared alleged photos and videos of the incident.
Explosion around or near #dusitd2 pic.twitter.com/Lc21Tl7yxz
— Wicky Muma (@WMuma) January 15, 2019
According to the news agency, the blasts and gunfire took place at the DusitD2, a luxury hotel complex owned by a Thai multinational hospitality company frequently visited by holidaymakers, businessmen, and tourists.#BREAKING: Explosions & gunshots reported at Dusit Hotel in Riverside, Nairobi #Kenya pic.twitter.com/tdLKkKjz1f
— Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) January 15, 2019
Source: sputniknews.comUPDATE: Witnesses say At least four gunmen have entered at #DusitD2 Hotel in Riverside area of #Nairobi where the explosion took place few minutes ago. #Kenya pic.twitter.com/bQvzWHqwqR
— Mogadishu Update (@Magdashi3) January 15, 2019
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