One Killed as Police Chase Leads to Recovery of Cannabis Worth Sh5.1 million in Bungoma

A police chase in Bungoma ended in tragedy when a vehicle suspected of carrying narcotics collided with a motorcycle, resulting in one fatality and the recovery of a substantial quantity of cannabis. The incident unfolded along the Malaba-Webuye road, where detectives from the National Anti-Narcotics Investigations Bureau (NANIB) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) laid an ambush to apprehend a white Mazda CX-5 believed to be transporting illegal substances.

Following intelligence reports, the joint operation targeted the white Mazda CX-5, which allegedly was fleeing from law enforcement. The Mazda sped away upon spotting the detectives, leading to a high-speed pursuit. The chase came to a violent end when the white Mazda crashed into a red TVS motorcycle, killing the motorcycle rider identified as Muzungu Munialo.

Munialo’s death marked a somber conclusion to the chase, as he succumbed to his injuries from the collision. The driver of the Mazda abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene after the accident. After securing the crash site, detectives meticulously examined the Mazda, discovering a staggering 170.8 kilogrammes of cannabis concealed within the vehicle.

The cannabis, wrapped in yellow cellotape, had an estimated street value of Sh5,124,000. Additionally, investigators recovered a second number plate, KF2 8588, believed to have been intended to obscure the vehicle’s true identity during the alleged drug trafficking operation. The seized vehicle and the discovered narcotics have been turned over to NANIB Bungoma for further examination.

The DCI expressed its condolences to Munialo’s family, friends, and relatives for his untimely demise. The agency emphasized its commitment to apprehending the fleeing driver, aiming to serve justice and uncover the broader network behind the suspected drug trafficking operation.