The National Police Service (NPS), on Sunday, issued a statement regarding the 3 most wanted terror suspects in the country as well as images of the accused.
Members of the public with any information regarding the three terror suspects were urged to come forward in order to help the police to narrow down on the whereabouts of the individuals described as extremely dangerous.
“We wish to inform you that the suspects could be armed and dangerous, and may cause harm to the public,” stated an excerpt of the press statement.
The police also urged terror suspects that may have been recruited and were looking for a way out, to surrender themselves to the authorities, and aid in investigations to bring the Kenya terrorist networks down.
“We urge those who suspect that their relatives or acquaintances could have joined jihadi groups, are planning to travel to jihadi theatres, or have returned from countries known to harbour jihadists to immediately report to the nearest police station,” stated a section of the press release.
The security agency went on to reveal countries known to host known terrorists as Somalia, Iraq, Libya, Yemen, Syria and Afghanistan.
According to the letter seen by Kenyans.co.ke, individuals with information regarding the whereabouts of any terror suspect who failed to step forward was liable to prosecution and imprisonment.
“We wish to state that The Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA2012) obligates any person in Kenya to disclose to the police any information that could prevent a terrorist act,” the statement partly revealed.
The letter signed by the Director Corporate Communications, Anthony Munga, went on to provide; 999, 911 & 112 as the toll-free numbers that citizens could use to contact the authorities to report suspicious activity or during emergency situations.
Back in February 2019, Sakina Mariam Abdalla – Mother to the dusit D2 terror attack’s mastermind (Ali Salim Gichunge), was arrested and charged for failing to disclose the whereabouts of the terror suspect.
The prosecution had argued that prompt disclosure of information regarding Ali’s whereabouts could have helped avert the January 15, 2019 terror attack that left 21 people dead.
