Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested four suspects and recovered a Glock 19 pistol following a reported theft from a hotel room in Nairobi’s Kilimani area.
In a statement on Tuesday, February 10, the DCI said the firearm, which belonged to a licensed holder, was taken in what investigators described as a brazen incident that prompted an intensive investigation.
The DCI explained that the incident began when the complainant, who is a licensed firearm holder, left his hotel room believing his belongings were secure, only to later discover that the weapon and ammunition were missing.
“Kilimani detectives have successfully recovered a Glock 19 pistol that was brazenly snatched from a hotel room, arresting four suspects in connection with this heist in the process.
“The saga began when the complainant, a licensed firearm holder, securely locked up his hotel room in Kilimani, confident that his prized possessions, including his Glock 19 and two magazines loaded with 30 rounds of 9mm ammunition, would be safe. Little did he know that upon returning from errands, he would find his hotel room turned upside down, with the pistol and ammunition missing,” the statement read.
Investigators noted that detectives immediately launched a detailed inquiry, relying on forensic evidence and refusing to abandon the case until the firearm was traced.
“Determined to crack the case, investigators launched a meticulous inquiry. Refusing to let the trail go cold, forensic leads steered the detectives to Kangemi in Dagoretti North, where the hunt for the stolen firearm reached its decisive turn,” the statement added.
The DCI further stated that the operation in Kangemi led to the arrest of four suspects and the recovery of the stolen pistol from their residence.
“There, the detectives pounced on four suspects: Alex Agar, Harrison Oyuoma, Dan Karani, and Beatrice Njoki. A search of their residence soon unveiled the stolen pistol, hidden but not well enough,” the statement further read.
The suspects are now in custody, undergoing processing pending arraignment.
