Clifford Ochieng and Benjamin Onyango, Sonko’s co-accused, faced similar charges of possession of property for commission of a terror act.
The three pleaded not guilty to the charges, but the prosecution lead by Joseph Riungu and Harishon Kiarie opposed bail and bond.
The affidavit sworn by inspector Ezekiel Luley of the ATPU stated that the Ochieng and Onyango were arrested following intelligence reports that they had intentions to rescue Sonko from lawful custody.
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“Part of the intelligence stated that Ochieng and Onyango had in their possession materials that could be used to commission a terror act,” Riungu said
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Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko at a Kiambu court. [File, Standard]
A court has ordered that former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko be brought before it today.
Kahawa Chief Magistrate Diana Kavedza issued the orders after the prosecution made an application to withdraw the miscellaneous application file number E002 of 2019.
While closing the file, the prosecution sought to bring in a new charge sheet, but the move was vehemently opposed by the defence team that said the earlier orders issued by the court were that the three accused persons should be released and not re-arrested on that matter.