Police in Mlolongo, Machakos County, have recovered a gun in a building under construction.
The gun, a Retay Falcoon loaded with 5 rounds of 9mm ammunition, is suspected to belong to a robbery gang.
“Police in Mlolongo have mounted a search for suspect(s) following recovery of a pistol make Retay Falcoon loaded with 5 rounds of 9mm ammunition from a building under construction within the Mlolongo area,” the National Police Service (NPS) said in a statement.
The police have asked members of the public who may have information leading to the arrest of the gangsters to report.
“NPS wishes to appreciate members of the public for their cooperation that led to this successful recovery, and further appeals to anyone with information that may aid in the investigation to contact the nearest police station,” the statement added.
Outlawed gang in Mlolongo
In August, police in Mlolongo arrested 17 members of an outlawed gang at Gathangaita estate within Mlolongo Township.
The 17, all male, are members of an outlawed group, Gaza, which has wreaked havoc in Mlolongo by terrorizing the residents.
According to reports, the gang was arrested while hatching a plan to allocate themselves market stalls along the Madharau area in Mlolongo.
Athi River East sub-county police commander Anderson Mbae said the police would prefer charges of drunk and disorderly against the suspects.
“For the financiers and sympathizers of these outlawed gang groups, we are keenly monitoring them,” Mbae told a local publication.
