19-Year-Old Arrested Over Violent Robbery Targeting Lorry Workers in Kisumu

A 19-year-old suspect has been apprehended in connection with a violent robbery targeting two lorry workers in Kisumu County, according to police reports. The incident occurred in the early hours of November 4, 2026, at the Lolwe area, where the victimized pair were sleeping inside their vehicle when three armed men ambushed them.

Utilizing crude weapons, the assailants smashed the vehicle's windows, proceeded to rob and assault the workers. Police spokespersons disclosed that a multi-agency operation was launched in Nyawita following persistent attempts to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. The operation resulted in the arrest of the 19-year-old individual, believed to have been instrumental in the robbery.

Subsequent recovery efforts led to the seizure of multiple items allegedly used during the attack, including a crowbar, a hammer, a metal bar, a sword, arrows, two hand knives, and a machete. Police also recovered two black jackets and a sweater, likely the clothing worn by the suspects during the heist. Further investigations revealed links between the arrested suspect and two fellow accomplices, with authorities persistently pursuing the remaining suspects. The probe into the robbery remains ongoing.