Police officers from Njoro Police station arrested four suspects within Mauche Ward, Nakuru County and recovered a cache of 25 arrows.
The arrests followed police investigations after a photo of the suspects wielding crude weapons was shared on a popular social media platform on 25th May 2022. They proudly paraded their crude weapons, without regard to security concerns in their neighbourhoods.
The four suspects are in custody and the recovered arrows are kept as exhibits. Njoro Sub-County Criminal Investigations Office is processing the suspects for arraignment.
The police have asked Kenyans to be wary of what they post on social media.
“As we approach the General Elections, we urge the public to use social media platforms responsibly and to desist from acts that would trigger violence and other criminal activities in their neighbourhoods.”
Being a key stakeholder in the elections Multi-Agency arrangement, the National Police Service has deployed adequate resources to ensure that peace and security prevail before, during and after the General Elections.
