Suspect arrested in Nairobi with 21 detonators

The 22-year-old man was found in possession of 21 detonators.[Photo, Courtesy]

Police from Kamukunji Police Station in Nairobi have arrested a man suspected of involvement in terror-related activities.

The 22-year-old man was found in possession of 21 detonators,21 packets of a white substance, which the police believe to be ammonium nitrate.

Officers became suspicious of the man due to his evasive and erratic behaviour during their patrol on Tuesday night, prompting them to question him and inspect the contents of the bag he was carrying.

“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,” said the National Police Service.

The suspect was immediately detained and later handed over to the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) for further interrogation as investigations proceed.