21 detonators, along with 21 packets of a white substance suspected to be ammonium nitrate, a five-metre-long electric cable nabbed by police from a terror suspect in Nairobi. Photo: NPS.
The National Police Service (NPS) reported that police on a night patrol of Nairobi CBD, arrested a 22-year-old man in a suspected link to a terrorism plan.
In a statement, NPS said the unidentified man was arrested around 11:20pm, following suspicious conduct was arrested by officers from Kamukunji Police Station, after questioning him and conducting a search in his bag.
“Police officers on patrol at approximately 23:20 hours yesterday identified and arrested a man on suspicion of potential involvement in terror-related activities. His evasive and erratic behaviour attracted the attention of alert officers from Kamukunji Police Station, prompting them to question him and inspect the contents of a bag in his possession,” read the statement.
According to the NPS statement, the young man was found in possession of 21 detonators, along with 21 packets of a white substance and a five-metre-long electric cable, which prompted his arrest and suspicion of a possible planned terror activity in the city.
“Upon a further search, the 22-year-old suspect was found to be carrying 21 detonators, along with 21 packets of a white substance suspected to be ammonium nitrate, a five-metre-long electric cable, and other items,” further read the statement.
The suspect was detained and later handed over to the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU), for further interrogation as investigations proceed. The National Police Service expressed its commitment to protecting Kenyans against attacks from the Somalia based Militia group.
On Monday June 2, Kenya’s Elite Special Operations Group (SOG), killed four terrorists linked to Somalia militia group Al-Shabaab, at Najo and Guracho areas of Garissa County, after they were spotted by surveillance drone approaching the area by the SOG, who tracked their movements before successfully engaging with them.
