Police officers from Kamukunji Police Station today, Tuesday 17 June, arrested a man on suspicion of involvement in terror-related activities.
The 22-year-old suspect was apprehended by officers on patrol after exhibiting suspicious behaviour. Upon searching him, the officers discovered 21 detonators, 21 packets of a white substance, and a five-metre-long electric cable.
“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,” the National Police Service (NPS) said.
“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,” the NPS added.
The suspect was handed over to the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) for further interrogation as investigations continue.
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