In total 72 people dead so far as the president declares......

"WE HAVE ASHAMED AND DEFEATED OUR ATTACKERS"- PRESIDENT KENYATTA.

5 attackers killed, 11 in custody. 61 civilians and six officers dead. President declares 3 days of national mourning

In Summary

• President declares three days of national mourning.
• 61 civilians and six officers dead.

By ANTHONY KARIUKI
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President Kenyatta has said the four-day siege at the Westgate Mall in Nairobi is over.

"We have ashamed and defeated our attackers," President Kenyatta said during a televised address to the nation Tuesday.

"We have been badly hurt, but we have been brave, united and strong. Kenya has stared down evil and triumphed. We have defeated our enemies and showed the whole world what we can accomplish."

The President said five terrorists had been killed "with gunfire" while 11 others were in police custody.

"Our losses are immense," he said after revealing that 67 people had lost their lives in the attack.

Of these, 61 were civilians while six officers "had made the ultimate sacrifice in their line of duty".

A total of 240 people were injured.

NATIONAL MOURNING

The President declared three days of national mourning during which the national flag will fly half-mast.

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