DCI seeks public help in finding 5 Al-Shabaab terror suspects

Nairobi, Kenya, Feb 9 -The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has called on the members of the public to volunteer information that may lead to the arrest of five suspects, linked to the Al – Qaeda-affiliated Al-Shabaab terror network.

Four of the suspects are believed to have been involved in recent attacks against civilians and security forces in Lamu County and the Boni enclave, while the fifth suspect was involved in the deadly attack at Garissa University in 2014.

The DCI stated that four of the suspects are responsible for the recent attacks against civilians and security forces in Lamu County and within the larger Boni enclave.

The fifth suspect was involved in the Garissa University attack in 2014, which led to the death of 147 people majority of them students.

“Should you have any information regarding the whereabouts of the above-mentioned suspects whose activities pose a serious security threat to innocent Kenyans, do not hesitate to reach us through the anonymous #FichuakwaDCI Hotline number 0800 722 203 or the police hotline number 999,” DCI said.

Here are the profiles of the suspects:

Ramadhan Hamisi Kufungwa

Kufungwa commands Al Shabaab fighters and coordinates attacks from Somalia targeting Kenyans.

He is the link person to Kassim Musa Mwarusi, an alleged fugitive responsible for executing attacks in Boni and the movement of recruits to join Al Shaabab and other terror groups from Kenya.

Issa Abdalla Ahmed

Ahmed from Malindi in Kilifi County joined Al Shabaab and traveled to Somalia in 2014.

He has been involved in several previous attacks in the country and has risen through the ranks to become a member of the suicide brigade.

He is currently involved in planning attacks against targets within the country.

Ahmed Omar Said alias Dogo Tabibu,

Said also hails from Malindi in Kilifi County and joined the Shabaab terror network in 2016. He was attached to the Jaysh Ayman Brigade, Al-Shabaab’s intelligence wing.

He is accused of participating in several attacks within the Boni Forest.

Maalim Yussuf Hassan Abdullahi alias Isaack Hassan Abdullahi

Abdullahi is wanted for the killing of three teachers in Qarsa, Wajir County in 2018 and the assassination of a local assistant chief in Gumurey in December 2020.

Maalim Abbas alias Abbas Guyo.

He is linked to the planning of the Garissa University College attack in April 2014 where one 147 people lost their lives among other attacks in the country.

Source: capitalfm