By John Mutiso
Detectives from the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) have arrested a woman suspected of soliciting and providing support to a terrorist group in an intelligence-led operation in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area.
According to a statement released on Friday, November 21, by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Asho Kassim Hassan was apprehended at her hideout along Major Muriithi Street in Eastleigh following targeted intelligence gathering.
During the arrest, detectives recovered a passport and a mobile phone from the suspect.
Both items have been handed over to forensic analysts for detailed examination as investigators work to identify and map out the wider network to which Hassan may be connected.
The suspect is currently in police custody, undergoing processing ahead of arraignment in court to face terrorism-related charges.
The DCI emphasized its commitment to protecting the nation through coordinated security efforts.
“Through intensified intelligence operations, enhanced inter-agency coordination, and sustained community partnerships, the DCI remains steadfast in safeguarding the country and ensuring that every Kenyan can go about their daily lives without fear,” the statement read.
