Teenager in illegal arms possession case

By Renson Buluma

Two suspects, including a 17-year-old boy appeared before a Busia court where they faced criminal charges.

George Achola and Shadrack Odhiambo, both from Siaya County, appeared before Busia Senior Resident Magistrate Mildred Munyekenye where each denied charges of being in illegal possession of weapons and also preparing to commit felony.

The two were charged with being in possession of two firearms with intention to commit robbery.

They were also charged with two other counts of being in possession of firearms and one round of ammunition without a certificate.

The court was told that on November 9, the accused persons were planning to commit robbery within Marachi Estate.

They, however, denied the charges and were each released on a bond of Sh1 million with a surety of similar amount or remain in custody until the hearing set for December 5.

The accused request to have their cases transferred to Nairobi was quashed by the magistrate.