Standard Group issues statement on arrest and detention of Chief of Staff
Laban Cliff, the Chief of Staff and Anchor with Standard Group was arrested by the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit, after being found in possession of an explosive.
The Standard Media Group has issued a statement following the arrest and detainment of journalist Laban Cliff Onserio.
The media house has stated that they will await the outcome of the investigation and will stand by the due process of the law.
“The Standard Group PLC has received information about the arrest of Mr Laban Cliff Onserio, the Company’s Chief of Staff and Anchor. According to court documents filed in court, Mr Onserio was arrested in Nairobi CBD on Sunday, 18th December 2022, by the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit, following an incident,” read part of the statement.
The company also went ahead to acknowledge that detectives had sought to detain Onserio for three days pending investigations.
"The police have sought to hold Mr Onserio in their custody pending further investigations. The Company awaits the outcome of the investigation and will stand by the due process of the law.
“The Company remains committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all its stakeholders in all its premises. The Company awaits the outcome of the investigations and will abide by the due process of the law," the statement by Standard Group continues to read.
