Police nab 9 over robbery in Soy
By William Muthama, August 30, 2025Police in Uasin Gishu County, Soy, have successfully apprehended nine persons of interest following a robbery with violence incident.
In a statement on Saturday, August 30, 2025, the operation, described by authorities as intelligence-led, resulted in the recovery of several items reported stolen during the attack.
Among the items retrieved were a camera, a laptop with a charger, a microphone with a cable, two hard disks, and assorted electronic accessories.
In addition, a motor vehicle linked to the robbery and several mobile phones were also secured by police officers. All items have been positively identified by Royal Media personnel.
The persons of interest are scheduled to appear in court on Monday, September 1, 2025, where the legal process will continue.
“The person of interest are set to be arraigned in court on Monday, 1st September 2025.”NPS stated
“The National Police Service commends the swift action of the officers involved” the statement stated. “We reassure the public of our continued commitment to ensuring safety and security.”
In the spirit of community policing, the public is encouraged to report any incidents or information that may aid ongoing investigations.
A statement from the National Police Service added, “In the spirit of community policing, members of the public are encouraged to support our operations.”
Authorities have assured the public that similar operations will continue across the county to ensure that all persons involved in violent crimes are held accountable, reinforcing the message that criminal behaviour will not be tolerated in Soy and surrounding areas.