A member of a panga-wielding gang notorious for mugging and demanding money from members of the public was arrested yesterday in Majaoni, Mombasa County.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), this occurred after the area chief reported the sighting of the gang armed with crude weapons to police officers at Kiembeni Police Station.
“Teams that were on routine patrol in the area responded swiftly upon being activated, nabbing a 17-year-old suspect while his accomplices escaped. He is currently in custody waiting to be arraigned,” NPS tweeted.
The National Police Service has intensified patrols in the region to ensure the safety of the public.
“We however, encourage the public particularly the youth, to desist from being involved in any criminal activities,” NPS added.
