Police in Kakuma, Turkana County, have arrested two individuals in connection with the attempted sale of an illegal firearm. The suspects were apprehended following a tip-off and an operation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) targeting illegal arms trafficking in the area.
The two arrested, Fredrick Lokwar, 27, and Calvin Etiir, 34, were found in possession of a Ceska blow mini pistol along with a magazine loaded with three rounds of ammunition. The suspects were reportedly looking for a buyer for the illegal firearm when police moved in and arrested them in Lucy Village, Kakuma. Officers had been trailing the duo based on intelligence reports and quickly intervened to halt the illicit transaction.
Following the arrest, a thorough search was conducted, which led to the recovery of the firearm and ammunition. Both suspects are now in police custody as investigations proceed and preparations are made for their court appearance.
This recent bust is part of a broader crackdown on illegal firearms and violent crime. Just days prior, law enforcement agencies conducted a major security operation in Nairobi, targeting a notorious gang responsible for a series of armed robberies in Nairobi and Western Kenya. The operation spanned multiple neighborhoods, including Dandora, Saika, Pumwani, and Huruma estates, and resulted in the arrest of four suspects and the seizure of several weapons.
The arrested suspects in Nairobi include three Ugandan nationals and one Kenyan identified as key figures in an armed robbery syndicate. The suspects were named as Sipholi Sam Wafula (also known as Sande), Ogomba Alex, Mohammed Musa, and Wafula Clinton. The crackdown followed detailed crime research and surveillance by the DCI’s Crime Research detectives, who closely studied the gang’s patterns and movements.
The manhunt began with the arrest of Sipholi Sam Wafula, who upon interrogation revealed the location of a Falcon pistol loaded with eleven rounds hidden under a pillow at his rented residence in Saika. This led police to Ogomba Alex’s rented home in Dandora, where they recovered an AK-47 assault rifle loaded with thirty rounds concealed beneath a couch. Further questioning led detectives to Mohammed Musa’s home in Huruma, where he was found residing with his family and confirmed as the owner of the AK-47.
The three Ugandan nationals had entered Kenya through the Malaba border on May 21, 2025. They had reportedly fled to Uganda after committing a violent robbery in Eastleigh but returned to continue their criminal activities. Their return sparked the multi-estate police operation, which culminated in their arrests.
Wafula Clinton, a Kenyan resident of Githurai 45, is believed to be the mastermind behind the gang’s operations. Arrested in Pumwani, he was found in possession of a second pistol, a Palleberum Feg 9mm, loaded with nine rounds concealed on his person. Clinton is alleged to have planned the gang’s robberies, and his arrest foiled a planned heist targeting a business premise on 12th Street Eastleigh.
Despite these arrests, authorities indicate that other accomplices involved in the planned robbery managed to evade capture but have been identified and are currently being pursued by the police.
The police operations in Kakuma and Nairobi underline a concerted effort to stem the flow of illegal firearms and dismantle criminal gangs responsible for escalating violent crime in Kenya. These successful interdictions serve as a warning to others engaged in the illicit arms trade and violent crime networks that law enforcement agencies remain vigilant and proactive in maintaining security and public safety.
As investigations continue, the arrested individuals face multiple charges, including possession of illegal firearms and involvement in armed robbery, with authorities promising swift prosecution to serve as a deterrent to criminal activities in the country.
