A 22-year-old man suspected of planning terror-related activities was arrested Tuesday night in Nairobi after police officers discovered explosive-making materials in his possession during a routine patrol.
According to a statement from the National Police Service (NPS), the arrest took place at around 11:20 p.m. near Kamukunji, where officers from the local police station noticed the suspect exhibiting suspicious, evasive behaviour.
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Upon stopping and questioning him, officers conducted a search of his bag and found a disturbing cache:
- 21 detonators
- 21 packets of a white powdery substance suspected to be ammonium nitrate (a key ingredient in homemade explosives)
- A five-metre-long electric cable
- Other undisclosed items believed to be linked to bomb-making
The suspect was immediately arrested and later handed over to the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) for further interrogation. Forensic experts are currently analyzing the recovered materials to confirm their composition and potential threat.
“We commend our officers for their alertness and swift action in preventing what could have been a serious national security threat,” read part of the police statement issued Wednesday morning.
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Authorities have since launched a wider investigation to determine whether the suspect is linked to any terror network operating within or beyond Kenya’s borders.
The National Police Service urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour or unattended items to the nearest police station or through emergency hotlines.
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“The safety and security of Kenyans remains our top priority,” the NPS statement added. “We call on all citizens to partner with law enforcement in keeping our country safe.”
This arrest comes amid heightened security measures across major urban centres in response to intelligence warnings about possible extremist activity in the region
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