Police arrest two teens who posted TikTok videos of themselves flipping off officers
Police said one of the two minors, aged 13 and 15, also kicked a police car. The two were taken for questioning only after the TikTok videos were uploaded and were later released under restrictive conditions
Two persons of interest were arrested in connection with a series of robberies occurring in Kamulu, Nairobi, following a police operation. The National Police Service (NPS) conducted raids at a rented house and multiple locations in Kayole Township after investigating the incidents for several days. During the Saturday, September 26, 2026, operation, officers recovered 30 mobile phones, three laptops, a motorcycle, a sound system, a television set, numerous identity cards, SIM cards, and token meters from the rented house where the suspects were believed to reside.
The two individuals were taken into custody as investigators pursued property believed to have been stolen during the robberies. Subsequently, police moved their investigation to Kayole Township, where they recovered additional items from secondary locations provided by the arrested suspects. Police seized all recovered items as evidence, and the two suspects remained in custody pending arraignment.
This arrest is part of an ongoing effort to combat crime through intelligence-led policing and targeted operations. In a separate development, police in Uasin Gishu County detained another person of interest in the Munyaka area of Eldoret after receiving information from the public. The person of interest was linked to the Brothers 13 (B13) criminal gang and multiple violent robberies in the region.
Officers recovered a laptop, three mobile phones, and several crude weapons during their operation, which were preserved as exhibits for further investigation. Police continue to encourage the public to provide information that aids in disrupting criminal networks and recovering stolen property. The Kamulu and Ruai areas have also seen home invasion cases where occupants were forced to give up money via mobile phones and bank accounts.
The recovered items will remain in police custody as evidence, and the arrested individuals will have the opportunity to respond to the charges in court.
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