Fox Network apologizes to Kenyans for using Westgate footage in hit series '24'

 CCTV footage from the Westgate Attack

Popular broadcasting network Fox TV has apologised to Kenyans.

When the hit TV Show ‘24 Legacy’ aired on Fox, Kenyans were among those excited to watch it,

However there was a problem that rubbed Kenyans the wrong way, footage of the horrific Westgate terror attack was used in the fourth episode. The producers not only used the real footage in the fictional show but also referred to it as an attack that happened in Egypt.

"This is the footage from Al-Jegrad market in Alexandria Egypt three years ago. The attack was planned and executed by Bin Khalid and his men," the character says

Kenyans took to Twitter with the #SomeoneTellFox expressing their anger and disgust at the blatant insensitivity of the producers.

 

#SomeoneTellFox that you were very insensitive to do this to those who still have nightmares and lost loved ones. pic.twitter.com/RvEJD2UxRP

— Sam Gichuru (@SamGichuru) February 22, 2017

“In episode 4 of 24: Legacy we regretfully included news footage of an attack in Nairobi. It will be removed from all future broadcasts and versions of the show. We apologise for any pain caused to the victims and their families and are deeply sorry,” said a statement from executive producers Evan Katz and Manny Coto.