The brother of a Canadian man accused of being a part of a terrorist attack in Nairobi, Kenya says that he is convinced his brother is innocent and will be hiring a lawyer to defend his name.
Abdihakim Guleid is one of six people suspected of aiding and abetting the attack on the dusitD2 hotel complex on Tuesday that resulted in 21 people dead. The attack involved gunmen storming the complex and opening fire, as well as a suicide bomber.
Al-Shabab, a terrorist group linked to al-Qaida and based in neighbouring Somalia, claimed responsibility for the attack.
Abdihakim appeared in court with five other suspects on Wednesday and will be held for 30 days while authorities investigate the attack. Prosecutors said they are pursuing more suspects in and outside of Kenya.
Since the attack, Global News has learnt more about Abdihakim.
According to his driver’s licence, he is 46 years old and has lived in Etobicoke, a neighbourhood in west Toronto, as recently as 2017, when his licence was last issued.
His sister-in-law confirmed to Global News that he lived in Etobicoke at her address. There is currently a note on her address reading “My uncle did nothing.”
Since the attack, Global News has learnt more about Abdihakim.
According to his driver’s licence, he is 46 years old and has lived in Etobicoke, a neighbourhood in west Toronto, as recently as 2017, when his licence was last issued.
His sister-in-law confirmed to Global News that he lived in Etobicoke at her address. There is currently a note on her address reading “My uncle did nothing.”