This archive report was first published on 18 November 2021.
Published on November 18, 2021
Three terror suspects who escaped from Kamiti Maximum Prison on Monday have been arrested in Mwingi East, Kenya.
The suspects, Musharaf Abdalla alias Alex Shikanda, Joseph Juma Odhiambo, and Mohammed Ali Abikar, were arrested as they approached Ukasi, having escaped under unclear circumstances.
According to reports, the three inmates were en route to Somalia via Boni Forest when they were spotted by locals, who alerted authorities.
Locals reported that the three men appeared fatigued and thirsty, and had purchased a large quantity of milk, bottled water, bread, and biscuits from nearby stores, paying with cash.
‘They appeared confused and lost, unaware of the geography around them. They were asking how they can connect to the Garissa or Tana River counties from the area,’ said a trader.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations had placed a huge reward of Ksh 60 million for information leading to their arrest.
Musharaf Abdalla Akhulunga alias Zarkawi was arrested in 2012 for his involvement in a failed terrorist attack targeting Parliament Buildings, while Mohamed Ali Abikar was involved in the Garissa University attack in 2015.
The third convict, Joseph Juma Odhiambo alias Yusuf, was arrested in 2019 while attempting to enlist with the Al-Shabaab in Somalia.
