NAIROBI—Police on patrol have arrested a man on suspicion of planning a terror attack.
In a statement on Wednesday morning, the National Police Service said the 22-year-old suspect was found carrying 21 detonators as well as other bomb-making materials.
The unidentified suspect has since been handed over to the Anti-Terror Police unit for questioning.
Here’s the police statement:
“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.
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 suspect was immediately detained and later handed over to the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) for further interrogation as investigations proceed.
The National Police Service remains committed to protecting and serving the public.”
