Police in Kitale have arrested 25 individuals suspected of belonging to a criminal gang linked to a series of attacks on residents in the Premium area and its environs.
The arrests followed a targeted security operation launched in response to reports of escalating violence and criminal activities that had caused concern among residents.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), the suspects are currently in police custody as detectives process them ahead of their arraignment in court.
The operation was conducted as part of sustained intelligence-led and multi-agency efforts to disrupt criminal networks and enhance security in the area.
The NPS said it will continue pursuing individuals suspected of threatening the safety and security of law-abiding Kenyans, adding that those arrested will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
