Terror suspect arrested in Eastleigh

A woman suspected of soliciting and providing support to a terrorist group has been arrested in Eastleigh, Nairobi.

The suspect, Asho Kassim Hassan, was nabbed during a police raid by detectives from the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU).

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the arrest followed an intelligence-led operation that led detectives straight to her hideout along Major Muriithi Street in Eastleigh.

During the raid, detectives recovered a passport and a mobile phone, which have since been retained by forensic analysts for further examination in an effort to identify the wider network to which she may be linked.

While assuring the public of its commitment to protecting the country, DCI says the suspect was detained and is undergoing processing pending arraignment.

“Through intensified intelligence operations, enhanced inter-agency coordination, and sustained community partnerships, the DCI remains steadfast in safeguarding the country and ensuring that every Kenyan can go about their daily lives without fear,” the State agency said in a statement.