M16 rifle linked to four murder incidents recovered in Isiolo
An M16 rifle suspected to have been used in a deadly trail of four murders across Isiolo and neighbouring Meru County was recovered in an intelligence-led multi-agency operation in Isiolo. The firearm, loaded with five rounds of 5.56×45mm ammunition, was recovered at Kakili area in Burat Location by a joint team of police officers from [...] The post M16 rifle linked to four murder incidents…
An M16 rifle, believed to be involved in four murder cases across Isiolo and Meru County, was recovered in a joint intelligence-led operation by police officers from Isiolo County, National Police Reservists (NPRs) and National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs). The firearm was found in the Kakili area of Burat Location, Isiolo County, loaded with five rounds of 5.56×45mm ammunition.
The M16 rifle is suspected to be linked to notorious bandit Aloise Lochuchu, who is currently charged with robbery with violence. Police have launched investigations into the firearm's suspected connections to the four murder cases, which include killings that occurred on January 26, 2025 in Meru County, July 20, 2025 within Isiolo town's CBD, December 24, 2025 at Sakama Bar in Isiolo town, and February 18, 2026 in Leparua, Isiolo North Sub-County.
The recovered M16 rifle has been secured at the Isiolo Police Station and will undergo ballistic examination at the National Forensic Laboratory.
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