NAIROBI,
Detectives have arrested three suspects linked to a wave of violent robberies targeting shops in Nairobi and Kiambu counties, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations announced Friday.
The arrests follow a surge in armed attacks that left traders robbed of cash and stock, with some incidents resulting in serious injuries and deaths, according to the DCI.
Two suspects believed to be the ringleaders were arrested at their hideouts in Ruiru and Juja. A third suspect, described as a notorious criminal, was nabbed in Nakuru.
The operation was led by officers from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) and the Operations Directorate at DCI Headquarters.
“The gang, armed with crude weapons, had been terrorising traders, stealing cash and stock, and in some cases leaving behind a trail of destruction and tragedy,” the DCI said in a statement.
Detectives also recovered three vehicles allegedly used in the criminal operations: a black Toyota Voxy, a white Toyota Voxy and a sky-blue Toyota Raum.
The suspects are in custody pending charging.
By James Kisoo
