M16 rifle linked to four murders recovered in Isiolo
An M16 rifle suspected to have been used in a deadly trail of four murders across Isiolo and neighbouring Meru County has been 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 […] The post M16 rifle linked to four murders recovered in…
An M16 rifle, believed to have been used in four murders across Isiolo and Meru County, has been recovered in a joint operation involving Isiolo County police, National Police Reservists, and National Government Administration Officers. The gun, loaded with five rounds of ammunition, was seized from Kakili area in Burat Location.
The weapon is suspected to be linked to notorious bandit Aloise Lochuchu, who was recently charged with robbery with violence. The four murders include cases from January 2025, July 2025, December 2025, and February 2026. Detectives are now investigating the firearm's suspected involvement in these killings and determining if it may have been used in other crimes.
The M16 rifle has been secured at the Isiolo Police Station and will be sent to the National Forensic Laboratory for further examination. The recovery highlights the importance of intelligence-led operations and community cooperation in combating crime and enhancing public safety.
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