Law enforcement officers from Endebess Sub-County, in a joint operation with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), have successfully dismantled a notorious criminal gang known as the ‘Kapenguria Six’.
The six suspects—Juma Wanjala, Samson Kapolon Ewoi, Thomas Esakon Lorongoi, Linus Wekesa Wasilwa, Moses Kisuya Wekesa, and Ezra Simiyu Nyongesa—are accused of terrorizing residents in Kaisheber, Nabeki, Cherubai, and surrounding areas, committing a series of robberies, assaults, and other violent crimes.
According to investigators, the gang had been operating for several months, instilling fear in local communities and disrupting daily life.
Residents reported multiple incidents of armed attacks, prompting authorities to intensify surveillance and intelligence operations.
During the arrests, officers recovered a military-style jungle belt, a beret, and three pangas, highlighting the gang’s readiness for violent encounters and suggesting possible links to other organized criminal activities in the region.
The operation was part of a broader crackdown by the DCI and local law enforcement on criminal networks in the region, aimed at restoring safety and security for residents.
The six suspects are currently in police custody and undergoing processing ahead of their arraignment in court.
Authorities have urged residents to report any further information on gang-related activities to assist ongoing investigations.
“The capture of the Kapenguria Six demonstrates our commitment to tackling violent crime and ensuring the safety of communities in Endebess and surrounding areas,” a DCI spokesperson said.
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