Terror suspect' escapes in Kenya

Nairobi, 22 March-(ANA)-An Australian man of Somali origin suspected of terrorism links has escaped from police custody in Kenya, local media have reported.

Immigration officers reportedly arrested him earlier this month at the Busia border post in western Kenya, suspecting he had a forged passport.

But he managed to escape before the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit arrived from Nairobi to interview him.

One police officer said he had fled while being transferred to the cells.

"The issue is, however, under investigation," William Okello told The Standard newspaper.

The Daily Nation reports that he is suspected of working with the Somali al-Shabab group, which has links to al-Qaeda.(ANA)

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