Three suspects have been arrested after detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) uncovered a cache of explosive devices and ammunition in two residential houses in Tassia, Embakasi, Nairobi County.
The intelligence-led operation led to the arrest of Kelvin Oluoch Obunaka and his brother, Benjamin Obunaka, popularly known as Obunaka the DJ, before investigators made an even bigger discovery at a second residence belonging to a man identified as Kennedy Nzau.
According to the DCI, detectives from Embakasi acted on credible intelligence before tracing and arresting the two brothers at a house within Tassia Stage.
During interrogation, the suspects reportedly led officers to another house near Triple M Supermarket, where detectives conducted a search and discovered a brown leather bag containing an assortment of explosive devices and ammunition.
The recovered items included six CS smoke hand-thrown grenades, four Model 2020 hand-thrown tear gas grenades, one 64mm CS hand-thrown smoke grenade, three 37/38mm rifle-launched tear gas grenades, one 37/38mm flash-bang grenade and 16 rounds of 7.62mm blank ammunition.
The discovery prompted the involvement of Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) detectives, who documented the scene before securing the recovered materials as exhibits for further forensic examination.
The three suspects were subsequently taken into police custody as investigators began efforts to establish how the materials were acquired, why they were being kept in residential properties and whether they were intended for use in criminal activities.
The operation has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the possession of the dangerous materials, particularly because the items were allegedly stored in houses within a residential neighbourhood occupied by members of the public.
Kenya has strict laws governing the possession, storage and handling of explosives, with the Explosives Act providing for criminal prosecution of individuals found unlawfully possessing such materials.
Investigators are also expected to establish whether the suspects acted independently or were connected to a wider network involved in the illegal possession or distribution of explosive devices.
The DCI said the suspects remained in custody undergoing processing pending arraignment as detectives continued with investigations.
The agency further acknowledged the contribution of members of the public who provided information that helped officers identify and disrupt potentially dangerous activities.
In its appeal to Kenyans, the DCI encouraged citizens to continue sharing credible information with security agencies, noting that cooperation between the public and law enforcement officers remains essential in preventing crime and protecting communities.
Meanwhile, detectives are expected to conduct further investigations, including forensic examination of the recovered items, as they seek to establish their origin, ownership and intended use.
The three suspects are yet to face court proceedings, and the allegations against them remain subject to investigation and the legal process.
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