Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) have arrested notorious armed robbers who have been causing havoc in the sections of the city including the Kilimani estate.
The notorious robbers were nabbed following a forensic analysis of evidence obtained from various armed robbery scenes across Nairobi and its environs, which were staged on diverse dates from 2023.
The first suspect identified as Julius Osoro Nyagoi was apprehended in Nairobi Kilimani area following a sting operation conducted by detectives from DCI headquarters, Starehe and Athi River.
He led the detectives to Athi River where the rest of the armed robbers were rounded up. Several items were recovered from their house in Athi River.
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"After interrogation, the suspect led the investigators to his homestead at Green Park Estate in Athi River, Machakos County. In his house no. 641, two of his accomplices; John Michael Muturi, 38 and Charity Njeri Kimani aged 34 were also arrested, before a thorough search was conducted and several exhibits recovered," DCI noted.
"These included a Czeska pistol loaded with 7 rounds of ammunition, two pairs of motor vehicle number plates bearing Reg. Nos. KBB 027Z and KDE 399Q, assorted motor vehicle parts, several sim cards, mobile phones, two laptops, an iPad, logbooks for KCE 135W and KCQ 381A, wrist watches and ATM cards," it added.
What shocked detectives, is that even three motor vehicles were found in their parking lots.
"Also found in the parking lot were motor vehicles Reg Nos. KDC 019P Mazda Bongo, KCE 135W Toyota Noah, KCB 790B Toyota Mark X and KDE 459A Toyota Fielder, all of which were impounded for verification," DCI explained.
The three suspects were then escorted to Pangani Police Station where they are being processed for arraignment on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
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