Kenya’s anti-terrorism police officers are investigating an American
after seizing several firearms from his house in the coastal city of
Mombasa.
Regional police commander Francis Wanjohi said the officers raided
the American’s house following intelligence and recovered the prohibited
arms, including three pepper sprays apparatus, two electric stun guns
and a lipstick knife among other things.
“We are still interrogating him to establish his motive in the
country, he has no license to hold any firearm,” Wanjohi told
journalists in Mombasa.
The American was identified as Richardson Roller who resides in Nyali estate, and is married to a Kenyan woman.
Police suspected Roller could be involved in firearm trafficking in
the country. Senior ATPU officers said the suspect’s passport indicates
that he has made several trips to different East Africa countries under
unclear mission.
“We suspect he could be supporting terrorism activities through
funding and firearm trafficking. He is likely to be charged with being
in possession with firearms as we continue to investigate him,”Wanjohi
said.
“We are on higher alert after intelligence reports warned some Kenya
Al-Shabaab returnees have sneaked in to the country to carry out
attacks,” he said.