Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery and Inspector General of police Joseph Boinnet flew to Garissa this morning, hours after gunmen laid a siege at the local university killing at least two and injured many.

They left in police choppers to help in coordinating the operation of rescuing those trapped in the college by gunmen.

Officials said the officials had been ordered to go there to help in containing the situation. By 9 am, two people had been confirmed dead and 32 wounded.

Witnesses say the gunmen went into the university as most of the victims went for morning prayers.

Boinnet confirmed the attack and said efforts to restore the situation were ongoing.