Police arrest 7, recover large consignment of goods and electronics in Bungoma
By Lutta Njomo, September 20, 2025Police in Bungoma have seized a large consignment of household goods and electronics following a successful operation.
The National Police Service (NPS) confirmed the raid on Saturday, September 20, 2025, through a statement published on the official social media page.
According to NPS, the recovery came after security officers waylaid the individuals in possession of the goods. Upon interrogation, they led officers to a house in the Galana area, where more items were recovered and more persons of interest were apprehended.
“Among the recovered items were several television sets, laptops, speakers, solar equipment, utensils, and other assorted household and electronic goods. Two motorcycles, believed to have been used to transport the stolen property, were also impounded,” the NPS statement read in part.
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All items have been documented, and the persons of interest are in custody awaiting arraignment at Bungoma Law Courts on Monday, September 22, 2025.
“The National Police Service commends the officers for their swift action and assures the public that operations to dismantle criminal networks are ongoing,” NPS noted.
“Members of the public are urged to continue supporting these efforts by promptly reporting any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or anonymously through the Service’s toll-free hotlines: 999, 911, 112, or via #FichuaKwaDCI on 0800 722 203 / WhatsApp 0709 570 000.”
Insecurity in Western Kenya
The arrest came days after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen admitted to a security challenge in the Western region.
Speaking during a Jukwaa la Usalama forum, the CS said that key among the security challenges facing the larger Western region of Kenya are gangs and defilement.
”Gangs, alcohol and drug abuse, as well as defilement, are the key security challenges we are grappling with in the region.” The Interior CS said.
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“I call on leaders and the community to cooperate fully with us as we deploy a special team to support the regional security officers in dealing with these challenges. I also appeal to the media, especially vernacular stations, to report responsibly and refuse to be channels of incitement,” he added.