Two Belgians and taxi driver questioned by anti-terrorism unit
What you need to know:
- The two foreigners flew out of the country later flew out of the country shortly after the grilling
- Security agents have enhanced covert security operations and arrested dozens. However, details remain scanty
Two Belgians and a taxi driver have been questioned for possible link to terrorism.
Police spokesperson Zipporah Mboroki said the three were arrested in Gigiri on Saturday when they were found taking photographs of vital installations in the area.
They were handed over to the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) for further interrogation.
The two foreigners flew out of the country later flew out of the country shortly after the grilling.
Their documents showed that they were tourists and were to leave the country, according to the police spokesperson.
“The Embassy of Belgium has agreed to cooperate with us in case they are needed at a later date,” she said.
Security agents have enhanced covert security operations and arrested dozens. However, details remain scanty.
Last week, detectives arrested Mr Daniel Kavere 51, a Rwandan, at Masalani Township in Garissa on Tuesday night.
RWANDAN PASSPORT
He had Rwandan passport number LP233200 issued on March 14 and which was to expire in March 2016.
The suspect had a three months’ holiday visa issued at Lunga Lunga on April 7.
In Nairobi, a police officer has been arrested for releasing two suspects arrested in Eastleigh in the ongoing swoops.
Meanwhile, police in Busia yesterday rounded up more than 60 suspected illegal immigrants.
Busia County Commissioner Isaiah Nakoru said 38 were seized in Malaba Town while the rest were arrested in Busia Town.
Most of the suspects did not have valid identification documents while others had documents that were yet to be verified, according to the county chief.
Some of them had student ID cards that did not indicate their host institutions, he added.
“We are going to continue to carry out the operation until we are satisfied that no terror suspects infiltrate the local population,” said Mr Nakoru.
