Kenya police foil major terror attack

The Mitsubishi car which the suspected Al-Shabaab terrorists planned to use as a vehicle borne improvised explosive device in an attack on Kenya. FRED MUKINDA | NATION MEDIA GROUP

Police in Kenya have foiled a major terrorist attack after fighting off gunmen, killing one and arresting two others after which they found a cache of arms including 36 grenades and five automatic rifles.

The officers also detained the terrorists’ car which was rigged up with explosives.