Two individuals from the Al-Shabaab terrorist group, Abadi Majit Hassan Adan and Mohammed Osman Nane, have been handed a 19-year prison sentence for their involvement in a plot to bomb the Nairobi Milimani Law Courts. The duo, both of Somali origin, were found guilty of various charges, including illegal possession of firearms and conspiracy to commit acts of terrorism.
The arrests of Adan and Nane took place in Isiolo back in 2018, leading to a lengthy trial that saw the prosecution present evidence from 45 witnesses. Presiding Magistrate Zainab Abdul highlighted the severity of the offence, emphasizing the potentially catastrophic consequences had the plot been carried out. As a result, the defendants were denied bail and remained behind bars at the Industrial Area prison throughout the legal proceedings.
In addition to the two terrorists, Lydia Nyawira Mburu was also convicted for her involvement in the conspiracy. Mburu was sentenced to three years in prison for possessing forged documents related to the arrest of the Somali suspects. Prosecuting Counsel Allen Mulama stressed the destructive impact of terrorism on the nation, urging the court to impose harsh penalties as a deterrent to other individuals considering similar actions.
The sentencing of Adan, Nane, and Mburu aims to send a strong message that acts of terrorism will not be tolerated and will be met with swift and decisive legal consequences. The court’s decision serves as a warning to potential terrorists that their actions will not go unpunished.
