A businessman in Wajir has been rebuked for allegedly threatening a blogger that he will use the anti-terror police unit to punish him. This was after Nurdin Maalim - the blogger known for his critic of the Wajir County government - claimed in a Facebook post that the trader in collaboration with officials from the county "colluded" to misappropriate funds. Northeastern residents want the businessman held to account over the threats to the county critic citing a trend where powerful businessmen and politicians use the dreaded anti-terror unit to silence and intimidate those who point out their ills. The businessman has been organising soccer tournaments, which he said is aimed at fighting radicalisation and violent extremism among the youth. The latest event was attended by Northeastern regional coordinator, Mohamud Saleh, Harambee Stars coach Stanley Okumbi and Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi.

Source: The Star November 17, 2016 17:18 UTC