Police nab man linked to 15 rolls of bhang in Murang’a
By Cynthia Lodite, November 29, 2025Police officers from Gatura Police Post have apprehended a man linked to at least 15 rolls of bhang in Murang’a County.
In a post on the National Police Service X account on Saturday, November 29, 2025, the police confirmed that the person of interest was nabbed following a tip-off from members of the public.
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The officers also confirmed that upon the tip-off, they collaborated with the National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) and conducted a successful raid on a house in the Mbugiti area of Murang’a County.
“Acting on a tip-off from the public, officers from the National Police Service based at Gatura Police Post, working in collaboration with National Government Administration Officers (NGAO), conducted a successful raid on a house in the Mbugiti area,” NPS said.
During the raid, the officers were able to nab one person who was then found in possession of fifteen rolls of bhang.
In addition, the officers have confirmed that the person of interest was taken into custody as he awaits processing and arraignment in court.
“During the operation, one suspect was arrested and found in possession of 15 rolls of cannabis sativa. The suspect is currently in custody, awaiting processing and arraignment in court,” NPS noted.
Following the successful raid, the officers have lauded members of the public for embracing the principles of community policing and for their continued cooperation with security agencies in the maintenance of law and order.
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“The National Police Service appreciates the public for embracing the principles of community policing and for their continued cooperation with security agencies in the maintenance of law and order,” NPS added.
Court releases man caught with bhang
The arrest came just days after a Nairobi court had freed a 21-year-old man, Churchill Ouma Ouma, for having bhang (cannabis sativa) weighing 200 grams with a street value of Ksh2,000.
Ouma had been charged on November 20, 2025, where he denied being in possession of the said bhang, and a plea of not guilty was entered.
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The court admitted him on a bond of Ksh100,000 with surety of a similar amount, with an alternative of Ksh30,000 cash bail with one contact person.
However, appearing before Milimani Principal Magistrate Rose Ndombi on Friday, November 28, 2025, Ouma changed his earlier plea and pleaded guilty to having the bhang.