Terror suspects linked to Chinese kidnap plot denied bail

Kahawa Law Courts Senior Principal Magistrate Gideon Kiage during the ruling on the release of Special service Unit members on bond at the Kahawa Law courts in Kiambu county on 10th November 2023. [David Gichuru, Standard]

Three men suspected of being behind a plot to kidnap two Chinese nationals in Mandera County in March have been denied bail.

The three are Bulla Pawa Sub Location Assistant Chief Yusuf Malim, Noor Yakub and Isaq Cabdi, a Somalia national.