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Police in Malindi seek to detain trader over terror links

The trader is also suspected of human trafficking, and soliciting support for the commission of a terrorist act. [iStockphoto]

Police in Malindi have asked a court to allow them to detain a businessman for 14 days to complete investigations into claims he is involved in terrorism.

The Anti-Terrorist Police Unit (ATPU) officials told Malindi Resident Magistrate Olga Onalo that they believe prominent Ngomeni businessman and philanthropist, Omar Msham Ismael, is bankrolling terrorism activities.

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