The police have arrested a 41-year-old ex-convict, Ferdinand Indangasi,in Dagoreti suspected of having ties to the notorious extremist group al-Shabaab. The arrest took place near Skymatt supermarket in Riruta, where Indangasi was found in possession of suspected cocaine, a firearm with ammunition, and extremist teachings associated with the terror organization.
The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) issued a statement on Friday confirming the arrest and the subsequent findings. According to the statement, the arrest was the result of an intelligence-led operation carried out in the Riruta area.
“In an intelligence-led operation conducted in the Riruta area of Dagoreti, Kiambu County, the sleuths pounced on Ferdinand Indangasi near Skymatt supermarket, and recovered five sachets of a white narcotic substance believed to be cocaine from his pockets,” stated the DCI.
Detectives from the DCI, accompanied by anti-terror police sleuths, managed to intercept Indangasi near Skymatt supermarket, recovering five sachets of a white narcotic substance believed to be cocaine from his pockets.
“Upon further scrutiny of the suspect’s mobile phone, the officers discovered radicalization literature with extremist teachings, linked to the Al-Shabaab terror network.” added the DCI.
During a thorough inspection of Indangasi’s residence, police discovered a cache of Ksh.31,000 in cash, along with a substantial quantity of 4-inch nails.
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Authorities suspect that the nails were intended for use in crafting improvised explosive devices (IEDs). This discovery underscores the need for heightened vigilance against potential terror threats within the region.
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The Ex-Convict past raises further red flags, as investigations by the DCI-Anti Terror unit revealed that he had previously served a lengthy 15-year sentence at the Shimo La Tewa prison. The suspect’s criminal history suggests a propensity for engaging in unlawful activities.
“After conducting a background check of the suspect at the DCI-Anti Terror Police Unit headquarters, it was discovered that the suspect was a hardcore jailbird who had served 15 years behind bars at the Shimo La Tewa prison,” read the statement.
The apprehended individual is currently under interrogation by anti-terror detectives and is set to be arraigned in court on Monday to face charges related to his alleged involvement with extremist ideologies and possession of illicit substances.
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