How Businessman ‘captured’ in Somalia over weapons supply
A Mombasa-based businessman who had been charged with supplying arms to al Shabaab terror group has been 'captured' in Somalia.
The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) of Somalia claimed Friday it apprehended a key figure over the supply of arms to al Shabaab militants.
The businessman is allegedly known for his involvement in sourcing weaponry and explosives for the insurgent factions in Somalia.
There were conflicting reports on how he ended up in the hands of Somalia authorities.
While some sources said he was arrested after jumping bail in Kenya and trying to escape through the border, others said he was deported to Mogadishu.
This is after the family claimed that he was arrested on September 5 by individuals claiming to be police officers from the Anti-Terr...