The Kahawa Law Courts has denied bond to three suspects facing terror-related charges.
In an update on Tuesday, April 21, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said that Principal Magistrate Gideon Kiage ruled in favour of the prosecution after finding that there were compelling reasons to restrict the rights of the suspects due to the seriousness of the case.
“This is a serious matter which the defence does not deny. Given the nature of the attack and the gravity of the charges, the court finds the prosecution’s concerns valid and grounded in precedent related to this case,” ruled Kiage.
The principal magistrate deferred the decision on bail and bond for 30 days to allow prosecution to finalize disclosures and secure any evidence they intend to rely upon.
According to ODPP, the three suspects launched an attack against Kenyan security officers following the arrest of one of the accused, Isaq Cabdi Xasan.
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“The court was informed that the suspects were involved in an attack against Kenyan security officers following the arrest of one of the accused, Isaq Cabdi Xasan alias Issack Mohammed,” ODPP stated.
During the attack, one police officer lost his life, another sustained serious injury, and two firearms were taken.
Xasan, a Somali national, and Kenyan nationals Noor Yakub Ali and Yusuf Maalim, are accused of conspiring to commit a terrorist act in Mandera town on or before February 18, 2025.
The trio is also being charged with being members of the outlawed Al-Shabaab terrorist group.
