Stolen police AK-47 rifle recovered after deadly Machakos shootout
Detectives have recovered an AK-47 rifle that was stolen from a police officer during an armed robbery in Mavoko in November 2025, following a deadly shootout with suspected gang members in Machakos County. According to a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) shared on their social media pages on Saturday, August 15, 2026, the […]
Police detectives have reclaimed an AK-47 rifle seized in a November 2025 armed robbery in Mavoko after a violent confrontation in Machakos County. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced the recovery on August 15, 2026. The rifle was recovered from a gang member who died in the shootout. The DCI stated that the firearm was fired during the pursuit, leading to the suspect's death.
One accomplice managed to escape and is still at large. The DCI recovered the AK-47, which had 11 rounds of ammunition, from the deceased suspect. The incident involved a police officer guarding a residence in Athi River who was shot during an armed robbery. The attacker fled with the rifle, which had 30 rounds of ammunition and the officer's mobile phone.
Police also seized eight mobile phones, four balaclavas, crowbars, and torches from the vehicle used by the suspects. The investigation into the broader criminal network associated with the gang remains ongoing.
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