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Five detained over Dusit attack

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ive suspects arrested over the terror attack on DusitD2 complex in Nairobi arraigned on January 18, 2019. PHOTO | DENNIS ONSONGO | NATION MEDIA GROUP 
By SAM KIPLAGAT
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By RICHARD MUNGUTI
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A Nairobi court has allowed police to continue holding five suspects arrested over the Dusit hotel attack for 30 days to allow detectives complete investigations.
Milimani Law Courts Senior Principal Magistrate Martha Mutuku ordered their detention, arguing that the charges they are facing are serious and the investigating officer might be required to travel to various parts of the country.
The suspects are: Joel Ng'ang'a Wainaina, Oliver Kanyago Muthee, Gladys Kaari Justus, Guleid Abdihakim and Osman Ibrahim.
Two of the suspects were arrested on Wednesday morning during police raids in houses suspected to have been hideouts.
One was arrested in Ruaka estate - on the outskirts of Nairobi - and the other in Eastleigh.
Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti confirmed the arrests.
TERRORISM
The assault that took place on January 15 spilled over into the next day, leaving 21 people dead and more than 700 rescued.
Condemning the attack during a press conference on Wednesday, President Uhuru Kenyatta said Kenya will not be intimidated into relenting on the war against terrorism.
"We will seek out every person involved in the funding, planning and execution of this heinous act. We will pursue them wherever they will be until they are held to account," he said.
Mr Kenyatta thanked everyone who participated in the rescue mission.
"I take note of Kenyans who took to social media to spread hope and criticise false information. You have shown the world bravery, patriotism and love."

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