A team of detectives from various units, including the DCI Headquarters, successfully apprehended three notorious suspects involved in violent robberies.In the operation, they recovered an M16 rifle.
The task force comprised personnel from the Criminal Research and Intelligence Bureau, Operation Support Unit, and local officers from Imenti Central and Buuri West Sub Counties.
The individuals are believed to be the criminal masterminds behind a string of violent robberies in Imenti North and Buuri West Sub-Counties where they have reigned untold terror on the peace-loving locals.
On September 5th, 2024, the armed suspects raided a homestead in Magati village, stealing two prized cows while firing shots into the air, causing panic among villagers.
Ten days later, on September 15th, they struck again in Rugusu, stealing another cow and fatally shooting a woman who raised the alarm. She was declared dead upon arrival at Kiirua Mission Hospital.
In their most recent bizarre escapade, the suspects attempted to torch a four-bedroom house, but the house did not catch fire. Frustrated by their failed arson attempt, they indiscriminately shot at the door of the house, hitting the man of the house three times in the belly and his wife in the abdomen. The victims are admitted at Kiirua mission hospital in serious condition.
Detectives successfully tracked down suspects Patrick Muriera M’mbijiwe and Kenneth Muthethia Kiriinya, who eventually led them to a concealed location in Kianjuri village. There, officers recovered an M16 rifle, two magazines, 67 rounds of ammunition, and other items hidden in a hole.
It’s unfortunate that a police officer based at Marsabit County namely Cpl Dominic Munene Peter has been working in cahoots with the thugs by facilitating their evil missions.
He was swiftly arrested before holing up.Remarkably, ballistic reports have conclusively linked the recovered firearm to earlier submitted cartridges, sealing the case like a jigsaw puzzle coming together.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations remains unwavering in its commitment to combat criminal activities and create a safer and more secure environment for all.
