Three Suspected Gang Members Arrested in Trans Nzoia Robbery Crackdown
Police have arrested three suspected gang members linked to a series of violent robberies in Trans Nzoia West Sub-County.
The suspects were apprehended in a coordinated, intelligence-led operation by officers from Matisi and Kitale police stations at their respective residences.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), the trio had been linked to several robberies targeting residents in Matisi Rural and Kwa Hamisi areas over the past few weeks.
During the operation, officers recovered a suspected getaway motorcycle, a machete allegedly used to threaten victims, and a pair of jungle trousers believed to be connected to the crimes.
The suspects are being held at Matisi Police Station pending processing and arraignment in court, while the recovered items have been secured as exhibits.
The NPS commended members of the public for providing actionable intelligence that helped officers track down and arrest the suspects.