Three suspects were arraigned before a court for possessing
a toy pistol suspected for anticipated crimes in Nairobi.
One of the suspects was granted a higher bond because of a
previous warrant of arrest and crimes committed.
Joseph Mbote was denied a lenient bond and was granted sh 70,000
after prosecution alerted the court of his criminal record.
Jacob Mutua and Stephen Wainaina were each granted sh 50,000
cash bail before a Makadara court.
The three suspects were all charged for jointly being armed
with a dangerous weapon at Korogocho slums on April 16 th.
The men aged between 30 and 18 years were found with a toy
pistol late in the night in circumstance that indicated the intent to commit a
felony such as robbery.
The Chief Prosecutor notified the court that Mbote failed to
appear before court twice in a separate case involving stealing and breaking
into a building in March this year.
Jacob Mutua told the magistrate that two of his mobile phones and sh 4,000 cash was missing since his arrest by officers.
District Magistrate Nyongesa summoned an investigating officer
to appear before court .
The case will be heard on July 17 th this year.
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