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    "content": "(a) On 7th December, 2012, at about 7.30 p.m. members of the Muslim faith who included hon. Yusuf Hassan, the Member of Parliament for Kamukunji, were leaving Hidaya Mosque after Friday evening prayers when unknown attackers threw an object which was later confirmed to be a hand grenade at the entrance of the mosque. The grenade landed in the midst of the crowd and exploded, thereby, injuring several people. Those injured were rushed to different hospitals where they were treated and discharged while some were admitted, including the Member of Parliament hon. Yusuf Hassan, who was later flown to South Africa for specialized treatment. (b) After the incident, investigations were commenced by Anti-Terrorists Police Unit (ATPU) vide their inquiry File No.21/2012 and are ongoing. So far, no arrests have been made. (c) The following measures have been taken to contain the rising cases of explosions in Eastleigh. A team comprising security agencies, relevant line Ministries, the business community, religious leaders, youth and women representatives, Nairobi City Council and the transport sector has been constituted to develop strategies that will address the security threat in Eastleigh. The police are currently conducting operations to have all illegal aliens and asylum seekers who have found their way into Eastleigh and other parts of the country taken back to refugee camps. Also road blocks are being erected randomly to inspect motor vehicles entering and leaving Eastleigh to check on the people who are likely to sneak explosives out of or into the area. Patrols with sniffer dogs have been enhanced to ensure that Eastleigh and its environs are safe. Plans are underway to establish a police post within the area to contain the rising insecurity."
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