A 27-year-old man suspected of being behind a series of house break-ins in Tabuga and its environs in Nakuru County has been arrested in an intelligence-led operation. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said officers from Githioro Police Station raided the house of the suspect in Free Area following intelligence reports. The suspect was found with an assortment of items suspected to have been stolen during burglaries reported in the area over the past two months.
The recovered items included two 43-inch television screens, two TV stands, three subwoofers, assorted clothing, bedding and footwear. Officers also found a pair of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) jungle trousers, a homemade toy gun, one live round and blank ammunition of calibre 7.62×51mm. According to the DCI, the recovery marks a breakthrough in investigations into the reported break-ins, with most of the items already positively identified by their rightful owners.
Investigators are now working to establish the full extent of the suspect’s alleged criminal activities and determine whether he is linked to other reported cases. The suspect remains in custody as officers process the case ahead of his arraignment in court. The arrest comes amid ongoing police operations targeting suspected criminal activity in different parts of the country.
The police operation in Nakuru County is part of a broader effort to combat crime and enhance public safety. On September 30, police reported the arrest of two suspects linked to a series of violent robberies across Garissa following an intelligence-led security operation in Bulla Sagarey. The two were apprehended on Tuesday, September 29, by officers based at Garissa Police Station.
The National Police Service said the arrested duo were armed with machetes and are linked to a series of violent robberies across the region. The suspects were being held at Garissa Police Station as officers completed procedures ahead of their arraignment in court. The service also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and share information about suspicious activities with the police to support crime prevention efforts.
The arrest in Nakuru County and the one in Garissa are part of ongoing efforts by the police to tackle crime. The police are working to ensure that communities are safe and that criminals are brought to justice. The DCI said that the recovery of stolen goods and ammunition in Nakuru County is a significant breakthrough in the fight against crime.
The suspect's arrest has brought relief to residents of Tabuga and its environs who have been affected by the reported break-ins. The police are continuing to investigate the suspect's alleged crimes and are working to establish whether he is linked to other reported cases. The case will be presented in court once the investigations are complete.
Key points
- A 27-year-old man was arrested in Nakuru County with stolen goods and ammunition.
- The suspect is linked to a series of house break-ins in Tabuga and its environs.
- The arrest is part of ongoing police operations targeting suspected criminal activity in different parts of the country.
