Police have launched a manhunt for suspected Al Shabaab militants who are said to have attacked Chakama shopping centre in Kilifi county last night.
The attack left 5 people injured and a young Italian woman kidnapped.
BREAKING: 5 people were injured and a 23-yr-old Italian female NGO worker kidnapped after an attack by gunmen in Chakama Trading centre in Chakama, in Kilifi county, about 80km W of Malindi town – Kenya police. Police say reasons for attack, identity of attackers not established.
— Harun Maruf (@HarunMaruf) November 21, 2018
The National Police Service wishes to inform the public that last evening at about 8pm, a gang of men armed with AK 47 rifles attacked Chakama Trading centre in Chakama, Makongeni sub location in Kilifi county, about 80 kilometres west of Malindi town. 1/6
— National Police Service-Kenya (@NPSOfficial_KE) November 21, 2018
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