Seven people have been arrested following Tuesday’s terror attack at the DusitD2 complex in Nairobi that killed at least 21 people, Kenyan media reported.
Five suspects appeared in court Friday, and Kenyan security agencies are seeking more suspects in the attack claimed by al-Shabab. Officers requested the four men and one woman be detained for 30 days while an investigation is completed.
Authorities searched a house northwest of Nairobi on Thursday, where one suspect is believed to have lived.
Neighborhood butcher Paul Kariuki was shocked to find out the suspect — Salim Guchunge — had visited his shop many times.
“I could not believe he did that,” Kariuki said. “I am surprised.”
But not all Guchunge’s neighbors are rushing to judgment.
“It’s quite uncertain,” said one woman, who did not wish to be identified. “It’s quite shocking. It was very unexpected. … he was also on our WhatsApp group for the estate [and] has made a contribution toward some of the activities and projects we have.”
The suspect’s last message to the group was a comment on improving neighborhood security.