Five arrested over alleged robbery at ODM Jacaranda rally

Five individuals have been arrested in connection with an alleged robbery that occurred at the ODM rally held at Jacaranda Grounds in Nairobi on Saturday. The suspects were apprehended by officers from Starehe Sub-County following an operation that took place the same evening, prompted by reports of the group allegedly capitalizing on the political gathering to rob unsuspecting attendees.

The police found and recovered eight mobile phones believed to have been stolen from rally-goers, which were subsequently secured as evidence. The arrested suspects have been placed in police custody, awaiting arraignment, while the recovered devices await further legal proceedings. The National Police Service (NPS) emphasized in a statement the importance of not using political rallies as opportunities to engage in criminal activities, warning that such events should not be exploited by criminal gangs to target, harass, or steal from members of the public.

The NPS reiterated its commitment to maintaining law and order during all lawful public gatherings and urged the public to report any suspicious individuals or activities to the nearest police station.