Following earlier reports that suspected Al Shabaab militants killed 20 policemen in Yumbis, Garissa County, the government's Interior Ministry has denied the reports saying only one policeman has been critically injured.
The ministry's Twitter handle @InteriorKE says that the injured officer has been airlifted to Nairobi for treatment.
However, Al Jazeera claims to have independently confirmed that indeed the 20 officers were killed in the ambush that happened late Monday night in the area.
Earlier, government spokesman's Twitter handle @PSCU_Digital tweeted that the President had issued a condolence message to the affected families but confusion reigned after the confirmation by @InteriorKE that only one officer had been injured.
Following the reports on the attack, Robert Kodingo on @TheRealKodingo gave some advice saying “#LetsRemindUhuru that there are five essentials for victory: 1. He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight. 2. #LetsRemindUhuru of Sun Tzu's #ArtOfWar. Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt. 3. #LetsRemindUhuru of Sun Tzu's #ArtOfWar. All warfare is based on deception. #PresidentUhuruKenyatta #InfoAndSecurityKe #Yumbis 4. #LetsRemindUhuru of Sun Tzu's #ArtOfWar. To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy. #yumbis #InfoAndSecurityKe #RadioMaishaAt5
Gitz Boniface on @iGitz_ said “#LetsRemindUhuru That the Al Shabaab are playing hide and seek on our own backyard.
Boniface Mwangi @bonifacemwangi asked Kenyans to “Contribute to this letter … how Uhuru can improve security. We shall deliver #LetterToThePresident at statehouse gate.”
Others sought to put the record straight with 'ali adan on @aly_adan saying, “i had a telephone convo with my cuzo an AP(he was among the soldiers been attacked)and he confirmed to me "No soldier killed" #Yumbis.”
The status of the attack is yet to be verified and Kenyans on Twitter are pushing for action and information from relevant authorities.
More to follow...