Muthee and Wanaina were among five suspects arraigned before a Milimani court. Others are Gladys Kaari Justus, Guleid Abdihakim and Osman Ibrahim. They were detained for 30 days to enable police conclude investigations. Principal Magistrate Martha Mutuku considered the seriousness of the offence.
“Intelligent reports so far received show that the attackers had other associates who assisted them in planning and executing the attack within the country and there is therefore a need to carry out detailed interviews with the suspects and the associates to the attackers once they are arrested with a view of finding out their conspirators,” read the affidavit
Before the holding dates were confirmed, the suspects urged the court to reduce the number of days as most of them were family men. In particular, the Canadian national went to an extent of requesting for bail but the court declined. Osman told the Magistrate that his wife is expectant and is due anytime and he needs to be with her wife.
Joel said his children were yet to report to school and are dependent on him.