Mandera, Kenya| Anti-terrorism detectives have arrested Yussuf Maalim Issak, the Assistant Chief of Bula Power sub-location, for allegedly aiding terror suspects in obtaining fraudulent Kenyan identity documents.
The arrest, carried out by officers from the Mandera detachment, is part of an ongoing security operation targeting individuals suspected of facilitating terrorist activities in the region.
Issak is accused of unlawfully assisting two foreign nationals—Isack Mohammed Abdi and Noor Yakub Ali—who have been identified as terror suspects.
Authorities claim he helped them obtain an acknowledgment slip for ID registration, a crucial step in acquiring a Kenyan identity card.
The suspects were apprehended earlier while reportedly plotting to abduct a group of foreign nationals working on a sewer line construction project in Mandera town.
Investigators believe Issak’s actions enabled them to operate within the country undetected.
Crackdown on Terror Networks
Speaking on the arrest, a senior officer from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) emphasized the government’s commitment to maintaining security in Mandera.
“This arrest underscores our dedication to ensuring the safety of Mandera residents. We will not tolerate any actions that jeopardize national security,” said the officer.
Security agencies are now intensifying efforts to dismantle networks that provide logistical and administrative support to terror suspects.
The arrest of a government official suspected of colluding with extremists has raised concerns about the infiltration of public institutions by criminal elements.
Ensuring Public Safety
Authorities have reassured residents that they are taking decisive action to prevent any security threats.
“We are working tirelessly to ensure that the people of Mandera and those working within the town can carry out their daily activities without fear,” added the officer.
The arrest highlights the ongoing challenges in securing Kenya’s porous northeastern border, where terror groups have been known to exploit administrative loopholes to infiltrate the country.
Investigations into Issak’s alleged activities are ongoing, with security agencies vowing to root out any individuals abetting criminal operations.
The assistant chief is expected to be processed through the legal system as authorities continue their probe into his alleged role in facilitating terrorist activities.
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