The app has in recent days been transformed into an unexpected bilateral channel for US-China exchanges.

This arrest comes six weeks after four other suspects were detained on September 24, 2024, in connection with the same incident.

The DCI has called on additional accomplices identified during the investigation to surrender.

"It is shocking that it is now being suggested that I and my elderly mother are part of such a heinous act," the governor stated.

This follows allegations of his involvement in the gang raping of a blogger who had publicly criticised Governor Abdulswamad Nassir.

The unit, formed due to an increase in cases, was also tasked with monitoring content that propagates online hate and incitement.

Stephen Sanga Barrawah claimed he could pull down an article saying Governor Munga'ro was defrauded of Sh150 million.