Police catch man with stolen phones in Kibra, Nairobi

In Kibra, Nairobi, authorities have made an arrest and recovered several stolen mobile phones, as part of a crackdown on criminal activity in the area. The National Police Service (NPS) announced on X that officers from Kilimani Sub-County apprehended the individual on Saturday, October 10, during an operation in the Karanja neighborhood of Kibra.

The police linked the suspect to a string of reported crimes in Nairobi West Sub-Region, where they have been targeting criminal elements. According to the NPS, the suspect was found in possession of various mobile devices during the operation, though the exact number of recovered phones has not been disclosed. Some of the stolen phones have already been identified by their rightful owners, the police confirmed.

The suspects were brought to Kibra Police Station, where they are currently in custody awaiting court proceedings. The NPS did not provide the suspect's identity or potential charges, nor the date of his court appearance. The police service vowed to continue its efforts to dismantle criminal networks across Kenya. They urged the public to report any information on criminal activities to local police stations or through their toll-free reporting hotline, emphasizing that timely information from residents would aid in their crime-fighting efforts.

The statement did not specify if additional individuals are being sought in connection with the recovered phones, nor did it provide updates on the owners' plans to retrieve their devices or further details about the ongoing investigations.