4 arrested as police seize weapons and drugs in Lamu
By Ascah Mwango, November 19, 2025Lamu police have arrested four individuals following a raid in the Wiyoni area that led to the recovery of weapons and a large quantity of drugs.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), officers from Lamu Police Station, acting on a tip-off from the public, carried out a successful operation on November 18, 2025. During the raid, the police recovered an assortment of weapons, including pangas, spears, and metal rods, as well as a substantial amount of cannabis sativa.
The four individuals were taken to Lamu Police Station, where they remain in custody. They are expected to be processed and arraigned in court in the coming days.
The NPS emphasised its ongoing commitment to fighting crime and ensuring the safety of the public.
“On 18th November 2025, police officers from Lamu Police Station, acting on a tip-off from the public, conducted a successful raid on a house in the Wiyoni area. They arrested four individuals and recovered an assortment of weapons, including pangas, spears, and metal rods, as well as a substantial quantity of cannabis sativa,” the police said.
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“The individuals were escorted to the station and are being held in custody, pending processing and arraignment in court. National Police Service reiterates its commitment to fighting crime and protecting the public. We encourage members of the public to report any suspicious activity in their neighbourhood to the nearest police station.”
In a separate incident, law enforcement officers in Huruma, Starehe Sub-County, recovered a firearm during a routine night patrol after an individual fled upon spotting officers.
The incident took place in the early hours of Wednesday, November 19, 2025. While on patrol, officers encountered a suspicious person who immediately ran from the scene. During the chase, the individual dropped an item that was later confirmed to be a firearm. The weapon has since been secured, documented by crime scene investigators, and is now in safe custody pending further inquiries.
Authorities are actively pursuing leads to apprehend the suspect. The National Police Service (NPS) praised the swift action and vigilance of the officers involved and called on members of the public to share any information that could help enhance safety in the community.