This archive report was first published on 6 January 2020.
On January 4, 2020, two individuals, James Mburu Ikaba and Miriam Njoki, were arrested at the GSU Recce Company's headquarters in Ruiru, Kiambu County, for allegedly taking photos of the camp.
Published on January 6, 2020, at 4:00 PM, the Nation reported that the two were not required to plead to any charges as police sought an order to detain them for 10 days to complete the probe.
According to Sergeant Geoffrey Busolo of the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU), the two were arrested while in a Land Cruiser parked near the camp. Upon seeing the officers, Mr. Mburu, who was the driver, tried speeding off.
The police pursuing them reportedly shot at the vehicle, deflating its tyres. They found seven bullets when they searched the vehicle and took the two to Juja Police Station.
A search at Mr. Mburu's house in Marurui estate followed, with police finding items including a Ceska pistol, two pistol magazines, a shotgun, and 45 bullets.
The suspects were then taken to the ATPU, where they admitted to carrying out surveillance when they were interrogated.
Sergeant Busolo said Mr. Mburu and Ms. Njoki will likely face charges in connection to collection of information in a manner contrary to section 5 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2012. The offence attracts a jail term not exceeding 20 years.
