DCI officers bust 3 persons of interest with rhino horn worth Ksh2.9M
Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have busted three persons of interest with a rhino horn whose street value is Ksh2.9 million. In a statement on Thursday, January 2, 2025, DCI noted that the persons of interest were nabbed at Rodi Market in Homabay Sub-County. DCI claimed that one of the apprehended individuals […]
At least 10 killed in mass shooting in Montenegro, suspect kills himself
Two children were among at least 10 people killed in a mass shooting that started at a restaurant in the small town of Cetinje in Montenegro and continued at three different locations, authorities said. A local man suspected of carrying out the shootings, identified by police as Aleksandar Martinovic, 45, was confirmed to have died […]
Toy gun and police jacket recovered as DCI officers raid house in Kiambu
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, filed a report revealing the recovery of illegal items at a house in Kiambu County. In a statement, DCI disclosed that its officers seized an imitation firearm following a raid at a house in Githangi village. During the operation, DCI’s statement detailed that an […]
DCI detectives nab person of interest in Mombasa gang crackdown
Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) detectives are holding onto one person of interest linked to the spate of insecurity cases in Mombasa. In a statement on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, DCI noted that the person of interest was apprehended at a motorcycle shop where he was in the process of acquiring a new bike. DCI […]
3 arrested as police recover loaded firearm in Samburu
Police officers have arrested three people and recovered a loaded firearm in Samburu County. In a statement on Sunday, December 29, 2024, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) stated that three individuals had been taken into custody in connection with a spate of robberies in the Dore area of Samburu. “Three notorious robbery with violence […]
DCI: We do not own Subaru used to abduct Gideon Kibet
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has denied being involved in the abduction of X influencer Gideon Kibet. The crime busters have also denied owning a Subaru car that Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah claimed was used to take away Kibet. In a statement on Thursday, December 26, 2024, DCI noted that it was not involved […]
IPOA launches probe on police involvement in abductions
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has expressed concern over the increasing reports of abductions. In a statement dated December 25, 2024, IPOA chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan stated that the rising cases of abductions reported on mainstream and social media are alarming. The authority vowed to investigate the recent incidents, involving victims identified as Bill […]