US Embassy in Nairobi closes as terrorist trying to overrun security is shot dead
A 22 year old suspected Al-Shabaab terrorist was shot dead yesterday October 27 after he attacked a GSU officer manning security at the US embassy.
The lone terrorist walked up to the GSU officer, pulled out a knife and stabbed him in the face. The officer wrestled him and managed to pull out his gun and shot the terrorist four times.
The assailant died on the spot; passersby took photos of the lifeless body that remained lying on the ground after the incident.
FBI agents stationed in US embassy rushed to the scene of the attack and inspected the deceased’s body for concealed weapons.
Meanwhile the US embassy has announced that it will remain closed to the public on October 28. In a Facebook post, US embassy said routine consular services had been cancelled, only emergency consular services for U.S. citizens continues to be available.
. The announcement by US embassy