9/23/13 Kenya mall attack: Military says most hostages freed, death toll at 68
Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) — Authorities in Kenya appeared close to ending a deadly siege Monday at an upscale Nairobi mall, where attackers have killed at least 68 people, injured 175, and are believed to still be holding about 10 people hostage.
“All efforts are underway to bring this matter to a speedy conclusion,” the Kenyan military announced on Twitter.
It said that “most of the hostages have been rescued and security forces have taken control of most parts of the building.”
Earlier, police had tweeted that a “MAJOR assault” by security forces was ongoing.