Security personnel have arrested one of the three main suspects in connection with the abduction of Italian aid worker Silvia Romano.
Ibrahim Adan Omar, who had a Sh1 million bounty on his head, was nabbed at Bangali town in Tana River at 7pm on Monday.
An operation has been ongoing since November 20, when Romano, the manager of African Milele Onlus, was abducted at her rental home in Chakama in Kilifi.
Coast regional Administration Police Commander James Akoru said the suspect is in custody.
He said Omar is cooperating as police hunt for the remaining suspects and Romano.
However, he declined to give further details about the arrest.
“It’s true we have arrested one suspect, but I may not disclose other details since it could jeopardise the investigations,” Akoru said.