×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya’s Boldest Voice
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Man confesses to killing 12 in Lamu attacks

Some residents of Kaiseri, Pangani and Poromoko villages in Lamu County displaced in last year’s Mpeketoni massacre. (Photo:File/Standard)

Some residents of Lamu County colluded with Al-Shabaab terrorists to carry out last year’s attacks in a bid to drive some communities away from the area.

A confessed member of Al-Shabaab, Mohamed Ali alias Gituge Ngamau, claimed this in a statement he gave the police after being arrested in the area a few days after the massacre.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in