Three suspects arrested months after Mtito Andei robbery attempt

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with an attempted highway robbery near Mtito Andei, Kenya, which took place on May 6, 2026, and resulted in the death of one of the attackers. The suspects, Alex Mueti Kasina, Stephen Kalungo Joel, and Jamlick Muli Muasa, were apprehended after a three-month investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

The robbery attempt involved the gang luring a driver into stopping his vehicle with a fake roadside emergency, after which the suspects attempted to hijack the vehicle at gunpoint. During the struggle, the firearm discharged, killing Gift Musau. The arrested suspects were found hiding at a location in Kinyambu and are expected to be arraigned on Monday, August 24, on charges including murder, attempted robbery with violence, and possession of ammunition without a licence. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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