KENYA INVESTIGATES AIRPORT SECURITY BREACH
Voice of America
June 13 2006
Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki has ordered an inquiry into a major
security breach at his country’s main airport.
Mr. Kibaki ordered the investigation Tuesday, one day after suspending
the country’s chief police investigator, Joseph Kamau, and 10 other
officials.
The breach involved two Armenian men who drew pistols on customs
officials when asked to open their luggage at the airport last
Thursday.
The men, known as the Artur brothers, were deported without being
charged, prompting accusations that they had government protection.
Opposition lawmakers say the Armenians led a controversial police
raid on Kenya’s Standard Media Group in March.
The British government has issued a protest note demanding an
explanation for the airport incident. Britain says it has concerns
about the airport’s security.