Suspects Linked To Armed Robberies Arrested-Two Firearms Recovered
By The DCI
Two robbery with violence suspects were arrested and two firearms linked to various robberies in Nairobi, Nakuru, Kiambu, Murang’a and Kajiado counties recovered by detectives.
One of the suspect identified as Ezekiel Kiarie who has been on the run for the past few days was arrested along Limuru road as he escaped with his family from the city to his rural home in Dundori, Nyandarua County.
Detectives intercepted a Mitsubishi canter registration number KAM 231J, that was ferrying the suspect, his family members and their belongings to Nyandarua, after realizing that detectives were closing in on them.
After conducting search in the vehicle, a Czeska pistol with a magazine loaded with 2 rounds of ammunitions and a CZ P-07 pistol with a magazine loaded with 12 rounds of 9mm calibre were recovered.
The firearms have been linked to various incidents where victims have lost money immediately after making transactions in banks.
Another suspects David Mwangi alias Mzae is also in custody being interrogated in relation to their crimes before being arraigned in court.