3 robbery suspects arrested as detectives seize valuables
Three suspects believed to be involved in a high-profile burglary in Nairobi’s Westlands area last month are cooling off their heels in police custody. Police said the suspects, identified as Lenah Khamatioli (28), Ian Kavaya (28), and Peninah Mutola (32), were traced to their hideout in Kawangware, where a treasure trove of brand-new items was […]
DCI arrests 3 suspects accused of drugging and robbing revellers
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have apprehended three suspects linked to drugging and robbing revellers of their property. In a statement shared on the night of Friday, October 18, 2024, DCI operatives from its headquarters in Kiambu Road indicated that they received a tip-off from one of the victims and immediately acted. […]
3 suspects arrested as detectives seize counterfeit alcohol in Nakuru
Detectives in Nakuru have apprehended three individuals accused of fabricating counterfeit alcoholic spirit brands. The three, Mary Mugure, Peter Macharia and Vincent Kibagendi were nabbed at the godown on Print Press Road within the Nakuru Industrial Area following a joint operation led by officers from DCI Headquarters. During the arrest, detectives recovered 60 sacks of […]
4 arrested as police seize an assortment of suspected bhang
Police have arrested four suspects and seized a substantial amount of suspected bhang in two separate operations. On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reported that a multi-agency security team conducting operations at the Sabaki Bridge roadblock in Msufini intercepted a red motorcycle (KMGA 434P). The search of the vehicle led […]
Police bust notorious receiver of stolen goods following godown breakings – DCI
Police have arrested Hassan Maina Murigi, a suspected receiver of stolen goods, following a major break-in at Patnet Steel Makers godown. In a statement shared by the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Saturday, August 24, 2024, the arrest comes after days of intense investigations led by detectives from the DCI Nairobi Regional Headquarters, in […]
2 robbery suspects arrested, stash of looted treasures recovered
Two robbery suspects are cooling their heels in police custody for allegedly terrorizing residents of Mombasa and Mariakani. In a statement shared by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Thursday, August 8, 2024, it was revealed that Harun Kariuki 33, and Christine Nyakio Kinyua, 2o, are suspected of masterminding a series of heists in […]
4 suspects arrested as police recover 3 stolen vehicles
Police have apprehended four suspects linked to a notorious motor vehicle theft syndicate operating in Mombasa County. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the arrests came as a breakthrough in the ongoing battle against the theft gang that has been terrorizing residents. According to DCI, the four suspects, identified as Mohammed […]