DCI arrests 25 suspected gang members in Kitale crackdown
The DCI said the suspects were believed to be members of a criminal gang linked to a series of attacks on residents.
Nairobi, Kenya - On September 28, 2023, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) made 25 arrests in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County. The suspects are suspected members of a gang responsible for terrorizing residents in the Premium area and neighboring communities. The DCI announced the arrests were made during a targeted security operation after reports of escalating violence and criminal activities in the region.
According to the DCI, the suspects were apprehended by officers from Kitale Police Station. The agency stated that the individuals were believed to be linked to a criminal gang involved in a series of attacks on residents. No further details about the identities of the suspects or the specific attacks they are accused of were disclosed by the DCI.
The operation aimed to address concerns over increasing insecurity, with residents facing threats from criminal gangs. The DCI emphasized that the apprehended suspects are currently in custody and being prepared for arraignment. The agency assured that those arrested will be dealt with according to the law.
The DCI stated that the arrests are part of ongoing efforts to curb gang-related violence and restore security in affected communities. The agency highlighted that they will continue conducting intelligence-led, multi-agency operations to apprehend individuals posing a threat to public safety.
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