Adam Ali Mohamed walked free from court on Friday after paying 100,000 shillings. A judge also required him to find someone who would promise the same amount of money. Police had charged Mohamed with moving another person against their will for work purposes. Officers said Mohamed tricked Mohamed Ali Noor into leaving Wajir for Nairobi. They claimed he planned to force Noor to work without fair pay.
Prosecutors asked the court to lock Mohamed up until his trial. They worried he might run away from the area before his court date. Police also said Mohamed worked with other people who have not been caught. Officers wanted Mohamed to help them find these missing suspects. They suggested he might escape with help from his partners, who remain free.
Mohamed's lawyer fought back against these claims. The defense attorney said prosecutors had no proof that Mohamed would flee. He reminded the court that Mohamed had already spent three weeks behind bars. The lawyer explained that Mohamed could not afford an earlier bail amount of 200,000 shillings. He argued that his client came from a poor family and had no job.
Magistrate Paul Mutai decided that Mohamed could leave jail after hearing both sides. The judge said prosecutors failed to show strong reasons to deny bail. Mohamed must return to court on June 4 for his next hearing. The court also ordered him to provide contact information for two people who know him. These contacts will help ensure Mohamed appears for future court dates.
Prosecutors asked the court to lock Mohamed up until his trial. They worried he might run away from the area before his court date. Police also said Mohamed worked with other people who have not been caught. Officers wanted Mohamed to help them find these missing suspects. They suggested he might escape with help from his partners, who remain free.
Mohamed's lawyer fought back against these claims. The defense attorney said prosecutors had no proof that Mohamed would flee. He reminded the court that Mohamed had already spent three weeks behind bars. The lawyer explained that Mohamed could not afford an earlier bail amount of 200,000 shillings. He argued that his client came from a poor family and had no job.
Magistrate Paul Mutai decided that Mohamed could leave jail after hearing both sides. The judge said prosecutors failed to show strong reasons to deny bail. Mohamed must return to court on June 4 for his next hearing. The court also ordered him to provide contact information for two people who know him. These contacts will help ensure Mohamed appears for future court dates.
