3 arrested as police recover stolen property in Kisumu

Police have apprehended a further three suspects and recovered property believed to be stolen in a violent robbery in Kisumu County, raising the total number of suspects in custody to four. The National Police Service (NPS) stated that these arrests stemmed from an intelligence-led operation in Nyawita, Kisumu Central Sub-County, which led to the capture of the main suspect.

Following subsequent investigations, officers apprehended three additional individuals in the same region. The operation also yielded the recovery of various stolen items, such as two televisions, two audio systems, two pangas, and two 6kg gas cylinders, along with assorted metal bars and smartphones linked to the crime. Moreover, the police seized a green tricycle and two motorcycles, which are currently under verification as part of the ongoing investigation.

As detectives continue their pursuit of leads and work to apprehend other suspects involved in the robbery, the four suspects remain in police custody. The NPS emphasized its commitment to conducting intelligence-led operations to dismantle criminal networks, recover stolen property, and bring those responsible to justice. They also appealed to the public to provide credible information that could assist security agencies in tracking down suspects and preventing further criminal activities in their communities.