Detectives in Mtito Andei arrested Alex Mueti Kasina and Stephen Kalungo Joel at their hideout in Kinyambu on Friday, while a third suspect, Jamlick Muli Muasa, also known as Star, was arrested the following day at his shop in the area.
By David AbonyoAccording to the National Police Service (NPS), the operation began after detectives arrested one suspect believed to be among three armed robbers seen on CCTV forcefully breaking into a victim's home while armed with pangas, metal bars and what appeared to be a pistol. The gang allegedly stole assorted household items before fleeing the scene.
By David AbonyoThe Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the suspects were arrested during an intelligence-led operation by detectives from its headquarters after information indicated they had gone into hiding at an apartment in the area.
By David AbonyoAccording to the DCI, the suspect was traced to a house in Joska Town where he had reportedly been staying at his girlfriend's home, believing the location would keep him away from investigators. Acting on intelligence, detectives from DCI headquarters joined officers from DCI Matungulu and local police to carry out the operation.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the National Police Service (NPS), officers were on routine patrol shortly after midnight on Monday, July 6, when they received information about six armed men dressed in military-style clothing who were allegedly robbing members of the public.
By David AbonyoIn a statement issued on Monday, Odhiambo said the armed robbery incident in Nairobi's Westlands was not simply another criminal episode but reflected a broader security problem that had gradually been allowed to take root.
By David AbonyoOfficers recovered a homemade firearm and a knife from the suspect, who is allegedly linked to previous stabbing and phone-snatching incidents
By Chrispho OwuorThe National Police Service said the incident happened along CITAM Church Road, a busy stretch commonly used by traders, worshippers, motorists and pedestrians going about their daily routines.
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to the National Police Service, officers from Mombasa Central Police Station who were on foot patrol responded swiftly to a distress call from the establishment as the attack unfolded.
By David AbonyoIn a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the suspects, reportedly armed with a pistol and crude weapons, had been robbing members of the public in the Makaburini area before attacking officers on patrol, prompting a shootout in which one was killed and two escaped with injuries.
By David AbonyoPolice in Mombasa have arrested two men and recovered an AK-47 rifle stolen from an officer during a March 14 robbery in Maganda, as detectives pursue additional suspects.
By David AbonyoDuring the operation, officers recovered an AK47 rifle, a magazine and twelve rounds of ammunition. More than 35 kilograms of suspected narcotics were also seized, including bhang, heroin and cocaine.
By David Abonyo