We’ll be keeping this thread updated on developments.
"More than 10 suspects" arrested over #Westgate attack, Kenya's interior ministry says. Full coverage http://t.co/n0Piw4WTfw
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 23, 2013
Kenya's security forces have taken control of all floors in the Westgate mall, minister claims – @joelenku http://t.co/hoFI8Xe3Tu
— Laura Walker (@LauraWalkerKC) September 23, 2013
Interior Ministry reporting 10 arrested for questioning-this appears separate from the attackers onsite:
We've arrested more than 10 suspects for questioning in relation to #WestgateAttack
— InteriorCNG Ministry (@InteriorKE) September 23, 2013
Taken control of all the floors. We're not here to feed the attackers with pastries but to finish and punish them. IG
— David Kimaiyo (@IGkimaiyo) September 23, 2013
Our Multi-Agencies have gunned down 2 & injured several others. I commend the officers for their bravery & the public for its calmness. IG
— David Kimaiyo (@IGkimaiyo) September 23, 2013
Update:
Deputy President William Ruto speaking now:
DP William Ruto:Terrorism can and Must be fought mercilessly and will be defeated #WeAreONE #WestgateAttack
— #WeAreONE (@xtiandela) September 23, 2013
DP William Ruto: We appreciate the assistance and words of comfort from the international communities. #WeAreONE #WestgateAttack
— #WeAreONE (@xtiandela) September 23, 2013
DP William Ruto: We have answered cowardice with Courage #WeAreONE #WestgateAttack
— #WeAreONE (@xtiandela) September 23, 2013
DP William Ruto:Kenya is a nation of Wonder workers and am proud to be one of them..Truely, Deeply and Powerfully proud. #WestgateAttack
— #WeAreONE (@xtiandela) September 23, 2013
DP William Ruto: They work for the devil, we work for the Living God and we will defeat them #WeAreONE #WestgateAttack
— #WeAreONE (@xtiandela) September 23, 2013
Update:
Police are reporting they are in control, hostages being rescued.
UPDATE: Kenyan troops 'in control' of #Westgate shopping mall: ministry http://t.co/VU6z0iQXWT
— Agence France-Presse (@AFP) September 23, 2013
First images emerging of hostages being freed at #Westgate. #WestgateAttack pic.twitter.com/ObxGbVtpnr
— Yassin Omar (@yassinomar) September 23, 2013
Report all hostages rescued:
Kenyan government spokesperson says all hostages have been rescued from #Westgate Mall in Nairobi #breaking
— ajamlive (@ajamlive) September 23, 2013
Report all attackers – 6 of them left – “neutralized”:
Per KNT: KDF has taken control of Westgate, military source says all militants killed (6 of them), Special Forces clearing floors.
— Laura Walker (@LauraWalkerKC) September 23, 2013
Thumbing their nose at attackers and critics:
We are not going to apologize for being friends with Israel and other nations. ~Amb Amina Mohammed.
— InteriorCNG Ministry (@InteriorKE) September 23, 2013
#Westgate all Al Shabaab are now kebab. Sleep well people.
— sara bakata (@sarabii) September 23, 2013