The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has apprehended eight suspects connected to a series of violent attacks and burglaries spanning Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, and other regions.
In a statement released on Tuesday, September 2, DCI confirmed the arrests took place in Mtito Andei, Makueni County, following a coordinated operation led by the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB).
The suspects have been linked to multiple high-profile break-ins, including those in Nyali, Mombasa, and several Nairobi estates such as Dandora, Kenol, and Kariobangi.
Their most recent crime involved storming Century Mabati Ltd in Nakuru alongside a larger group of 25-30 armed individuals, where they looted steel coils, machinery, and a tuk-tuk.
“A well-coordinated operation by the CRIB, supported by the DCI Headquarters Operations Team, has led to the arrest of eight suspects in Mtito Andei. They are believed to be part of a violent robbery syndicate terrorizing multiple regions,” the DCI said.
The gang had been under surveillance for months, with their activities leaving businesses severely impacted by loss and fear.
Following the arrests, authorities recovered a Toyota Porte believed to have been used as a getaway vehicle, along with crude weapons and other evidence.
The suspects remain in custody as investigations continue, with multiple charges expected as authorities move to dismantle the organized crime network, DCI added.
The arrests follow a recent operation announced on Sunday, August 31, where detectives arrested four suspects caught stealing bags of lentils from a warehouse in Embakasi.
The suspects were intercepted while loading the stolen goods onto a lorry after a tip-off.
“A joint operation by Embakasi Sub-County officers, in collaboration with the public, led to the arrest of four suspects involved in a break-in at Rama Homes godowns. The suspects were caught red-handed, and evidence was secured,” DCI confirmed.
All suspects from both operations are currently in custody, pending further investigations and arraignment.
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