Police have dismantled an armed gang believed to be behind a wave of insecurity in Kajiado County. The crackdown, which began on September 4, led to the interception of a vehicle carrying suspects said to have been on a surveillance mission. During the initial arrest, officers recovered a walkie-talkie, assorted SIM cards, mobile phones, and surgical gloves suspected to have been used in criminal activities.
The operation was later extended to Kiserian township, where another suspect was apprehended. A raid on his premises uncovered a cache of weapons and tools, including an AK-47 rifle loaded with ammunition, a walkie-talkie, several mobile phones, a tear gas canister, and assorted housebreaking equipment.
Authorities confirmed that all the suspects are in custody as investigations continue. Police commended the officers involved in the operation for their vigilance and urged residents to remain alert and report any suspicious activities. Members of the public have been encouraged to use the toll-free hotlines 999, 911, and 112, or report via 0800 722 203. Reports can also be shared on WhatsApp through 0709 570 000.
The bust in Kajiado comes amid heightened efforts to dismantle organized crime in different parts of the country. In Nairobi, at least 80 suspects were recently arrested in a separate operation targeting muggers who have been terrorizing pedestrians in the city center. According to police, some of the attackers are street children who have resorted to using human waste to intimidate and rob their victims.
The criminals are said to operate around the Hilton roundabout, Tom Mboya Street, and areas near Galitos restaurant, where they trail unsuspecting individuals, mostly in the evening and at night. Authorities have deployed additional patrol teams, including support from the county government, to restore order and reassure the public.
Security agencies have vowed to sustain the crackdown until all criminal elements are neutralized, reaffirming their commitment to safeguarding residents and restoring calm in affected regions.
