Shabaab Twitter impostor arrested – Kimaiyo

By CAPITAL REPORTER | June 18, 2014

Police chief David Kimaiyo said the man was posting information on the handle claiming to be statements from Al Shabaab/FILE

NAIROBI, Kenya June 18 – Several suspects, including a man accused of operating a fake Al Shabaab Twitter account that purported to claim responsibility for the Mpeketoni killing of over 60 people, have been arrested.

Police chief David Kimaiyo said the man was posting information on the handle claiming to be statements from Al Shabaab.

“We have arrested several suspects in connection to Mpeketoni incident including the owner and driver of one the vehicles used by attackers,” Kimaiyo said, adding: “Also in police custody is a suspect who was operating social media accounts purportedly used by Al Shabaab to claim responsibility.”

Kimaiyo said he has also dismissed the Officer in Charge of Mpeketoni, Aden Ali, with immediate effect and is due to be charged in court.

“OCS Aden Ali, Mpeketoni, dismissed with immediate effect & he’ll be charged in court. More suspects including leaders are being interrogated,” he said.