Suspected terrorists have staged an attack at 14 Riverside Drive in Westlands area of Nairobi near the dusitD2 hotel.

At least four attackers arrived at the area at around 3.30pm on Tuesday and threw an explosive at security agents manning the entrance.

A loud bang resembling a grenade explosion followed by heavy gunfire filled the air as the gunmen advanced into the area.

Security officers drawn from various teams including the elite recce squad have since been deployed in the area to neutralise the attack and rescue people trapped inside the buildings.

The number of causalities still remain unknown.

Meanwhile, the National Police Service (NPS) has cordoned off 14 Riverside Drive following the attack.

“Police wishes to confirm that there has been an attack incident along 14 Riverside Drive. The area has since been cordoned off and motorists are advised to use alternative routes to facilitate smooth operations of the Police,” tweeted the National Police Service.

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