17 Suspected Kayole Gang Members Arrested in Tana River Crackdown
Police have arrested 17 suspected members of the notorious Kayole Gang during a multi-agency security operation in Madogo and Mororo towns in Tana River County. The National Police Service said the operation targeted the criminal gang, which has been accused of terrorising residents in the area. During the crackdown, security officers also raided an alleged [...] The post 17 Suspected Kayole Gang…
Police have apprehended 17 individuals suspected to be members of the infamous Kayole Gang in a joint security operation conducted in Madogo and Mororo towns of Tana River County. The National Police Service disclosed that the operation was aimed at the criminal gang, which is notorious for instilling fear among the residents. During the operation, security forces also conducted a raid on a suspected drug trafficking establishment, leading to the seizure of suspected narcotics and various makeshift weapons.
The 17 suspects were subsequently placed under police custody for arraignment in the court, while the confiscated drugs and weapons were kept at the police station as evidence. The National Police Service affirmed in a statement that it would persist in carrying out intelligence-led and targeted operations nationwide to rid communities of criminal elements.
The police expressed gratitude for the collaborative efforts of multi-agency teams and the public in supporting these operations. The incident of 17 Suspected Kayole Gang Members Arrested in Tana River Crackdown was initially reported by Kahawatungu.
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