Mombasa blogger gang-rape suspect granted bailA suspect in the abduction, assault, and gang-rape of a Mombasa blogger has been granted bail despite the State’s strong opposition. A Shanzu court on Friday released Omar Ali Mohamed, alias Nyanya, on a Sh1 million bond or a cash bail of Sh500,000 after dismissing the State’s application to deny him bail. The court ruled that the prosecution failed to provide compelling reasons to deny Mr Mohamed bail. Read: Gang-rape: Mombasa blogger tells court of ordeal at the hands of his abductorsHowever, Mohamed denied these allegations saying he has a fixed residence in Mombasa, where his children and extended family live. Mr Mohamed‘s four co-accused, Ms Esther Muthoni John, alias Totoo, Ms Violet Adera, alias Vayoo, Mr Abdul Hassan Athman, alias Sindimba, and Mr Haji Babu Ndau Mohamed, alias Achkobe or Jay have denied similar charges.

Source: Daily Nation November 18, 2024 01:33 UTC