Detectives Arrest 23-Year-Old With Homemade Gun Capable of Firing

Detectives have arrested a 23-year-old robbery suspect with a homemade gun capable of firing.

In a statement via Twitter on Sunday, DCI stated that they were tipped by the members of the public of a man acting suspiciously in Kayole. 

"It was while on their usual patrol within Kayole's Maana area that the Njiiru-based officers received information regarding a house frequented by suspicious characters. In the dramatic 11 am incident, the sleuths immediately swung into action and raided the house, busting the suspect off guard. John Kimani Muchina, 23, was apprehended and a quick but detailed search conducted in the premises," part of the statement by DCI read,

It was during the operation the homemade pistol capable of firing that was loaded with a live bullet was recovered. 

"Also recovered was a motorcycle make boxer, six pocket phones, vehicle and motorcycle ignition keys, an insurance certificate sticker, mobile phone accessories, five empty wallets, a gas mask and three waist porches.

"The suspect is currently being held at a police facility awaiting further legal actions. Meanwhile, the recovered items have been placed in safe custody and will be produced as exhibits," DCI said.