Boinnet orders cops to step up vigilance after Manchester blast

Forensics investigators work at the entrance to the Manchester Arena, Britain, following a blast, May 23, 2017. /REUTERS
Forensics investigators work at the entrance to the Manchester Arena, Britain, following a blast, May 23, 2017. /REUTERS

Police have stepped up vigilance in the country following Monday night's terror attack in Manchester, UK.

Inspector General Joseph Boinnet said he had ordered officers to be vigilant because terrorism is real and the threat al Shabaab militants pose.

The IG ordered police to screen motorists and pedestrians, and gather intelligence to ward off such attacks.

"Security patrols will be intensified. We urge members of the public to report anything suspicious to authorities."

At least 19 people were killed and more than 50 others wounded in the Manchester blast that occurred during a pop concert by US star Ariana Grande.

It caused panic in the 21,000-capacity venue after what eyewitnesses described as a 'huge bomb-like bang'.

President Uhuru Kenyatta said the country will stand with UK PM Theresa May in the fight against extremism.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the United Kingdom after the tragic incident in Manchester last night."

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