Police in Garissa have arrested a suspected repeat offender linked to a series of violent robberies reported in Garissa Township.
The suspect, identified as Khadar Mohamed Yahya, alias Alka, was apprehended on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, during a joint operation involving officers from Garissa Police Station and their counterparts from California Police Station.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), officers tracked down the suspect and flushed him out of his hideout before arresting him within Garissa Township.
Alka has reportedly been on the radar of law enforcement officers over alleged involvement in several robbery with violence incidents targeting residents in the area.
Police said the suspect is a repeat offender and is already facing an active robbery with violence case before the Garissa Law Courts.
Following his arrest, the suspect was taken to Garissa Police Station, where he is being held as officers complete processing ahead of his arraignment in court.
The DCI has reiterated its commitment to combating violent crime and protecting members of the public.
The agency said officers will continue pursuing suspected criminals and ensure that those arrested are taken through the justice system in accordance with the law.
