Terror suspect detained

Terror suspect detained. [Photo: Courtesy]

A man suspected of having links with the Al shabaab will be held for two more weeks as police conclude investigations, a court has ruled.

The man, who has been in custody since Wednesday last week, was arrested during a police crackdown in Mutwangombe area along the Garissa–Nairobi highway.

He was found with Sh3 million cash, which was stashed in a suitcase. Police said they suspected the money was meant to fund Al Shabaab terror activities in Kenya.

Police yesterday sought orders from Mwingi Principal Magistrate A Onkoba that would allow them to hold the suspect for two more weeks, so as to check any links the suspect might have had with the Somalia-based terror group.

“He claims he was born in Daadab but his identity  card shows he comes from Isiolo. We must investigate him further," said Mwingi Central OCPD Peter Mutuma.