Mombasa police holding wanted terror suspect

Mombasa police holding wanted terror suspect

Police officers in Mombasa are holding a terror suspect after they raided his home located in Kibundani area of Likoni in Mombasa County Friday, April 14 evening.

Regional CID boss, Pius Macharia, who has confirmed the arrest, says the suspect was found in possession of two hand grenades, an AK 47 rifle, 10 round of ammunition, radicalisation CDs, and a jungle jacket among other items.

Speaking at Mombasa police headquarters, Macharia says Juma Athman aged 24 will be formally arraigned after police conclude investigations.

The arrest of the terror suspect by the Anti-Terror Police Unit officers follows a tip off from members of the public.

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