Update on Kenya University attack - 147 students killed (Graphic)

Members of Somali Islamic sect, Al-Shabab, stormed Kenyan's
Garissa University College very early this morning and massacred
students and staff of the school.According to new reports, 147 people
lost their lives in the horrific incident which is so far the deadliest
terrorist attack in Kenya. Another 79 people were seriously injured.
According to Kenyan security forces, of the 815 students in the
college, 500 were rescued, 147 were killed and the rest - 166 - have
not been properly accounted for. Some are believed to have been
taken hostage. Kenya government claim they killed four of the
terrorists. See some photos from the incident after the cut, but be
warned, one of the photos shows dead students killed in their
classroom...

This is the man who allegedly led the attack

Five gunmen gained entry into the university, which is close to an
army barracks, after killing guards at the main gate. They massacred
some students they found inside lecture halls who were working on
their assignments while others were killed in their halls of residence
Kenyan President spoke to the nation in a TV broadcast and said the
attackers had taken hostages;

“I am saddened to inform the nation that early today, terrorists
attacked Garissa University College, killed and wounded several
people and have taken others hostage. On behalf of my
government, I extend condolences to the families of those who
have perished in this attack. We continue to pray for the quick
recovery of the injured, and the safe rescue of those held
hostage.” he said.




Kenya's Inspector-General of Police Joseph Boinnet said the terrorists
had taken positions in the students’ hostels.




“The attackers forced their way into the university by shooting
at the guards who were manning the main gate. The attackers
shot indiscriminately once inside the compound. Police officers
who were at the time guarding the university hostels heard the
gunshots and responded swiftly and engaged the gunmen in a
fierce shootout. However, the attackers retreated and gained
entry into the hostels.
“The officers summoned for reinforcement immediately and a
joint force composed of police and other security agencies
arrived and are currently engaged in an elaborate process of
flushing out the gunmen from the hostels.”