Police officers have arrested a suspect and recovered a loaded homemade pistol following a robbery incident in Fuata Nyayo, Nairobi.
The National Police Service said officers from South B Police Station moved in after receiving information about an attack in which residents were reportedly robbed of household items by armed individuals.
Acting on the intelligence, the officers responded to the area and arrested one suspect believed to be linked to the incident.
A subsequent search led to the recovery of a homemade firearm loaded with ammunition.
The suspect was taken into police custody and is expected to undergo processing before being arraigned in court.
In a statement, the National Police Service praised the officers involved in the operation and thanked members of the public for providing information to support crime prevention.
“The National Police Service commends the officers for their dedication and members of the public for their continued cooperation in supporting crime prevention,” the police said.
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