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Tears flow as victims, their friends and kin commemorate the Westgate attack

Police officers ensure maximum security during the 1st Anniversary of westgate shopping mall after attack by terrorists. (Photo WILLIS AWANDU/STANDARD)

More than 1,000 white and yellow candles flickered as relatives and friends of the Westgate terrorist attack marked the first anniversary yesterday.

The commemoration was held a few metres away from the place where, a year ago, four hooded gunmen staged a reign of terror that left the nation shell-shocked, families devastated and the country’s security system badly exposed.

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