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Person of interest linked to robbery incident at Kenol arrested
07th December, 2025 03:42 PM
Police officers in Murang’a South Sub-County have arrested a person of interest linked to a robbery incident reported in the Kenol Market area.
The National Police Service (NPS), in a statement issued via social media on Sunday, December 7, 2025, said the incident saw a resident attacked and robbed of his mobile phone and cash by a group of three armed men.
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According to the police, the said person of interest was traced to the Gitura area in Kimorori Location following public cooperation.
“Police officers in Murang’a South Sub-County have arrested a key suspect linked to a robbery incident reported in the Kenol Market area, where a resident was attacked and robbed of his mobile phone and cash by a group of three armed men,” NPS stated.
“Following public cooperation and prompt police action, one suspect was traced to the Gitura area in Kimorori Location. Officers conducted a search and recovered multiple mobile phones and accessories believed to have been stolen.”
The middle-aged man is currently being detained at Kenol Police Station for processing, as investigations continue to pursue the remaining accomplices.
Police commend the public
While commending the public for their cooperation and their officers for their prompt action, the NPS has urged Kenyans of goodwill to always report any suspicious activities through the police toll-free contacts.
“The suspect was arrested and escorted to Kenol Police Station for processing, as investigations continue to pursue the remaining accomplices. The National Police Service commends both the officers involved and the members of the public for their assistance,” the statement read.
“The Service encourages this continued partnership and urges the reporting of crime to enhance community safety. Suspicious activities may be reported through our toll-free hotlines—999, 911, 112—or anonymously via #FichuaKwaDCI on 0800 722 203 or WhatsApp 0709 570 000.”
