Baringo man in court for spreading Shabaab rumour

middle-aged man Pius Chelagat in Kabarnet magistrate court after he was arrested on 10th May 2016 from Baringo North Sub-county for spreading scaring information that al-shabaab melitia group were planning to strike major towns of the county. PHOTO/JOSEPH KANGOGO
middle-aged man Pius Chelagat in Kabarnet magistrate court after he was arrested on 10th May 2016 from Baringo North Sub-county for spreading scaring information that al-shabaab melitia group were planning to strike major towns of the county. PHOTO/JOSEPH KANGOGO

A man in Baringo on Wednesday was taken to court for spreading rumours of impending al Shabaab attacks in major towns. Pius Chelagat was arrested on May 10 in Baringo North. Once investigation is completed he will be charged with giving false information.

He was released on Sh50,000 bond. The case will be mentioned on Monday.

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