Man Carrying Explosive Material Arrested

Wilson Maina Mutahi was arrested at around 11PM at Quetu Bar at Kathetu Village, Riandu Location by Siakago police officers.

Mutahi was apprehended through the help of the owner of the bar, who is a Nairobi criminal Investigation officer.

According to Mbeere North Administration Police boss Ahmed Abdile, the suspect is being held at the Siakago Police station where he is being interrogated to enable the police know the source of the items and their intended purpose.

Abdile said the suspect claims he bought the items at Runyenjes Town with the purpose of drilling a borehole with them.

He said that samples of the chemical would be sent to the government chemists for examination and investigation on what it is.

He said such chemicals are also used for quarrying but that they are supposed to be sold under a lot of restrictions and by licensed dealers.

Abdile said that the suspect will be arraigned in court immediately investigations into the matter are over.

By Maureen Murimi

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