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1st LD: Death toll from Kenyan university attack rises to 15

Xinhua, April 2, 2015 Adjust font size:

At least 15 people have been confirmed dead and 65 others injured after gunmen stormed a university in northeast Kenya early Thursday.

Kenya's Majority Leader of National Assemby Adan Duale confirmed the death toll, saying major security operation was still underway to rescue more students who were still trapped inside the country.

"Death toll has risen to 15, and we have 65 people injured," said Duale, who is at the scene with senior government and security officials.

Somali militant group Al-Shabaab has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack.

"We have killed many people and Kenyans will be shocked when they get inside," they said in their radio station. Endi