Five detained over DusitD2 attack in Nairobi

A Nairobi court has allowed police to
continue holding five suspects arrested over the Dusit hotel attack for 30 days
to allow detectives complete investigations.
Milimani Law Courts Senior Principal
Magistrate Martha Mutuku ordered their detention, arguing that the charges they
are facing are serious and the investigating officer might be required to
travel to various parts of the country.
The suspects are: Joel Ng'ang'a Wainaina,
Oliver Kanyago Muthee, Gladys Kaari Justus, Guleid Abdihakim and Osman Ibrahim.
Two of the suspects were arrested on
Wednesday morning during police raids in houses suspected to have been
hideouts.
One was arrested in Ruaka estate - on the
outskirts of Nairobi - and the other in Eastleigh. Director of Criminal
Investigations George Kinoti confirmed the arrests.
The assault that took place on January 15 spilled over
into the next day, leaving 21 people dead and more than 700 rescued.
Condemning the attack during a press conference on
Wednesday, President Uhuru Kenyatta said Kenya will not be intimidated into
relenting on the war against terrorism.
"We will seek out every person involved in the
funding, planning and execution of this heinous act. We will pursue them
wherever they will be until they are held to account," he said.
Mr Kenyatta thanked everyone who participated in the
rescue mission.
"I take note of Kenyans who took to social media to
spread hope and criticise false information. You have shown the world bravery,
patriotism and love."
Material: Daily Nation, Kenya.
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