A terror alert has been issued at the Coast following leaked reports of an impending attack by al-Shabaab militants.
The report indicates that the militants could be planning to carry out an attack in Kilifi, Tana River and Kitui counties.
Terror suspects identified as Shamid Ahmed, Abdula Alhdi, Aisha Alhadi, Mohammed and Rashid are said to have sneaked into the country to coordinate the attacks after receiving paramilitary training in Somalia.
The suspects are said to members of Jaysh Ayman, a militia group based in Boni Forest, Lamu County.
Malindi OCPD Matawa Mchangi said security personnel are analysing the report in a bid to undertake preventative measures.
“We have heightened security in Kilifi ahead of the festive season. We cannot discuss details of a leaked intelligence report at this stage but we urge residents to be extra-vigilant,” he said, as quoted by The Star.