DNA mismatch of Westgate terror suspect deepens mystery

An aerial view dated on September 30, 2013 shows inside the Westgate Mall in Nairobi after the deadly assault by armed terrorists. [PHOTO: STANDARD /FILE]

DNA samples collected from bodies of suspected terrorists said to have been killed at Westgate Mall during the terror attack a year ago have failed to match with the family of the man believed to have led the group of terrorists, The Standard on Saturday can reveal.

Although year-long investigations have strengthened initial intelligence and evidence that Abdi Hassan Dhuhulow a.k.a Hassan Abdi, was the leader of the attackers, the mismatch in the DNA has raised more questions in the unresolved mystery.