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33 suspects in Musa Mosque raid freed

Some of suspected jihadists who were arrested on February 2 at Musa Mosque pray inside the Shanzu Law Courts, Tuesday. Thirty-three suspects were released on tough conditions. [Photo: Gideon Maundu/Standard]

By WILLIS OKETCH

Mombasa, Kenya: The State Tuesday evening withdrew robbery with violence and terrorism charges against 33 suspects captured during the February 2 storming of the controversial Musa Mosque but imposed stringent conditions for their release.

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