Six officers in court over theft

Two police officers, a former soldier, a security guard and their two accomplices who were arrested Wednesday for breaking into more than 60 shops in Eastleigh area have been arraigned in court.

The six, Jamal Abdullahi Osman, Hassan Aden Noor, Bilow Abdi Abdile, Nassir Hassan Omar, Mohamed Kanyari Bilow and Kahiya Mohamed Omar will be detained for 10 more days as police complete the investigations into the Tuesday night break-ins.

The six appeared before Nairobi Milimani Magistrate Martha Mutuku.

The prosecution has said investigations may lead to arrest of more suspects who are believed to be still at large.

It is reported that 1.4 million shillings, 1,700 dollars and gold worth 3 million shillings were recovered during arrest.

The six will appear again in court on September 6th.