Details Emerge on Arrest and Detainment of Social Media Enthusiast Maverick Aoko

Details Emerge on Arrest and Detainment of Social Media Enthusiast Maverick Aoko

Details Emerge on Arrest and Detainment of Social Media Enthusiast Maverick Aoko: Social media enthusiast Scorphine Maverick Aoko Otieno was Friday arrested and detained over several posts she made online.

Aoko was picked up from her house by police who took her to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations for grilling.

This followed several complaints lodged with the police over her posts, her lawyer said without elaborating.

Lawyer Cliff Ombeta had earlier claimed she had been denied the opportunity to talk to her lawyer.

He however said later on police allowed a lawyer to talk to her over the issue.

“..they have finally allowed my colleague to see her. I have also spoken to her. Thanks, Ivy  Atekofor attending Aoko Otieno at least we now know she is ok,” he said.

Notably, Her handler said she was taken into custody and denied cash bail.

“This is Aoko’s  Aide. She was arrested this morning  & has been detained. They have also denied her legal counsel,” said a post from her X account.

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino said Aoko was detained at Muthaiga police cells ahead of planned arraignment.

“I went to see Aoko Otieno today (Friday) at @DCI_Kenya headquarters. The charge on her is vexatious, frivolous, fickle and limping. She’s being held at Muthaiga Police Station.” 

The news spread online with some users propelling the #FreeAoko hashtag to have her released.

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