Police officers have arrested two men accused of targeting and threatening members of the public with machetes along Karanja Street in Kibra, Nairobi.
The suspects were apprehended on Thursday after undercover officers from Kibra Police Station moved in following reports of their activities in the area.
According to the National Police Service, the two men had been targeting unsuspecting residents returning home from their daily activities.
Police said officers received information about the suspects and positioned themselves along the street, blending in with members of the public while posing as ordinary commuters.
The undercover officers later identified and arrested the two men, bringing the alleged attacks to an end.
The suspects were escorted to Kibra Police Station, where they were detained pending further police action and arraignment in court.
“The National Police Service remains committed to deploying proactively to prevent crime, protect members of the public and keep communities safe, ensuring that they can go about their daily activities without fear of criminal attacks,” police said in a statement.
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