2 nabbed in Migori with elephant tusks worth Ksh1.8M
The National Police Service (NPS), in a coordinated operation, has apprehended two key persons of interest in connection with Elephant tusks worth at least Ksh1.8 million.
Following the joint operations by the National Police Service and Kenya Wildlife Service(KWS), the two persons of interest were apprehended on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in Migori County.
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According to a press statement released by the National Police Service on Thursday, August 7 2025, the two were nabbed in the Namba area of Suna East Sub-County in Migori County.
“A joint operation conducted by officers from the National Police Service and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) on 6 August 2025 led to the arrest of two individuals in connection with the possession of wildlife trophies in Namba area, Suna East Sub-County, Migori County,” NPS said.
According to NPS the at the time of the apprehension, the officers on duty intercepted a motorcycle on transit, hence leading to the discovery of six elephant tusks, which the officers have further revealed weighed 1.8 kilograms. In addition, the authorities have revealed that the elephant tusks are valued at Ksh 1.8 million
“The officers intercepted a blue Bajaj motorcycle, leading to the discovery of six elephant tusks weighing 18.8 kilograms and valued at approximately Ksh1.8 million,” NPS said.
Key persons of interest arraignment
National Police Service has further revealed that the persons of interest are a female aged at least 36 years and a male aged 58, who, according to police reports, was the motorcycle rider. Likewise, the Police revealed that the two persons of interest are in lawful custody and are awaiting a pending arraignment.
“The suspects—a 35-year-old female passenger, found carrying the sack containing the trophies, and a 58-year-old male rider—were immediately arrested, processed, and placed in lawful custody, pending arraignment,” NPS said.
Meanwhile, authorities have said the operation underscores the government’s ongoing commitment to ending illegal wildlife trade and protecting Kenya’s endangered species. The public has been urged to support these efforts by reporting any suspicious activity related to wildlife trafficking to the nearest police station or through official reporting channels.
“The National Police Service, in collaboration with KWS, remains committed to the fight against wildlife trafficking and the protection of endangered species. We encourage the public to continue supporting this cause by reporting any suspicious activities to the nearest police station,” NPS said.
