Police recover homemade gun in foiled Garissa highway robbery
The officers mounted an operation to track down the suspects, disrupting the alleged robbery and preventing further attacks along the route.
Nairobi, Kenya - On September 8, police thwarted a suspected highway robbery operation along the Dagahaley-Mathangisi Road in Garissa County, thanks to a tip-off from the public. Acting on the information, police collaborated with National Police Reservists (NPRs) to investigate the area. Upon arrival, officers launched an operation to apprehend the suspected armed robbers, effectively disrupting the alleged crime spree and preventing additional attacks along the route.
During the operation, police seized a homemade firearm that was allegedly used by the gang. However, the suspects managed to escape before being apprehended.
Following the incident, police initiated a manhunt and launched investigations to identify and locate the perpetrators behind the attempted highway robberies. The incident underscores the National Police Service's ongoing commitment to combating armed criminal activity and enhancing security along roads frequented by motorists and public transport operators in Garissa County.
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