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DPP Keriako Tobiko assigns 10 top prosecutors to Coast cases

GSU officers stand guard at Hindi trading centre on Tuesday following attacks. The DPP has said investigations show attacks were systematic. [PHOTO: FILE/STANDARD]

The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has seconded 10 senior prosecutors to the team of investigators handling the Lamu and Tana River attacks that have so far left more than 80 people dead.

DPP Keriako Tobiko said the prosecutors are supposed to guide investigations, review evidence brought forward, screen all files on the cases, give technical advice and make decisions before any suspect is taken to court.

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