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