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Panic in Nairobi's Central Business District over fire drill

A team comprising of the National Disaster Management Unit and the Kenya Red Cross conduct a fire drill exercise in Nairobi to test their disaster response preparedness. [PHOTO: DAVID NJAAGA/STANDARD]

Nairobi, Kenya: A fire drill at Uchumi House along Aga Khan Walk, Nairobi caused panic among Nairobians with many mistaking the activity for a real incident.

A police helicopter, which hovered around the city centre Thursday morning, caused fear and panic, with curious members of the public milling around the area to catch a glimpse.

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