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68 year old Lamu man tell court he is Al Shabaab member

Barisa Balola a terrorist suspect at the Lamu court on Wednesday January 3, 2018. Barisa pleaded guilty to terrorism charges level against him. [Jane Mugambi| Standard]

A 68-year-old man in Lamu County has pleaded guilty to a charge of terrorism.

Barisa Eleko Balola, who spoke through an interpreter, admitted that he was a member of the Al-Shabaab militant group.

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