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Terrorists planned to attack court to rescue colleague, targeted government buildings

Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet displays weapons captured from terrorists who had planned to rescue their colleague from police custody. [Photo: Courtesy]

Terrorists who were last month intercepted in Merti, Isiolo planned to attack government buildings and free a terror suspect currently facing various charges.

Inspector General of police Joseph Boinnet revealed Wednesday the five suspects had planned to strike a court in Nairobi to free a suspect who is in custody.

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