Two suspects arrested over Naivasha-Juja transmission line vandalism
During interrogation, the suspects admitted involvement and named other vandalism networks and buyers of stolen materials operating in Nairobi, Kiambu and neighbouring counties.
NAIROBI, Kenya – Two suspects, Peter Njuguna Richu and Gad Mwiruri Njine, have been apprehended for the destruction and collapse of the Naivasha-Juja 132kV transmission line. The pair was taken into custody in Mai Mahiu based on intelligence received. Police and Kenya Power officials recovered various items at the scene, including tower bracing components, spanners, hacksaw blades, and other tools that are believed to have been utilized during the vandalism.
Both suspects confessed to their involvement and provided information about other networks of vandalism and buyers of stolen materials operating in Nairobi, Kiambu, and neighboring counties. Kenya Power stated that the two individuals are currently in custody and awaiting arraignment, while investigations proceed to identify additional members of the network.
This incident follows recent vandalism of electricity infrastructure, which has led to power outages and increased costs for repairs and replacements. On September 16, four suspects were arrested in Kitui town for allegedly vandalizing transformers. The suspects were apprehended by Kenya Power security personnel in collaboration with DCI officers from Kitui, with evidence including a drum of copper winding and various tools such as spanners, hacksaws, pangas, and hammers.
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