Controversial Pastor,Paul Mackenzie who is the main suspect in the Shakahola massacre, and his 28 co-suspects will remain in custody until December 22, 2023 when the court will rule on the state’s application seeking to have them detained for 180 more days pending charge.
In the application, Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Jami Yamina listed several compelling reasons for detention pending the completion of investigations and argued that since the respondents pose a suicide risk, detention is the least restrictive measure pending the completion of investigations and charges.
According to the prosecution, the terrorism laws allows for up to 360 days of lawful detention pending completion of investigations.
