Police officers from Chiga Police Station in Kisumu East Sub-County have successfully apprehended a key person of interest linked to a robbery with violence incident reported in the area.

In a statement by the National Police Service on Thursday, April 30, 2026, the officers confirmed that the person of interest was traced at his home in Kamrongo Village, Chiga Sub-Location.

“Following a reliable tip-off and a swift tactical operation launched early this morning, officers from Chiga Police Station tracked down and arrested the suspect at his home in Kamrongo Village, Chiga Sub-Location,” NPS said.

During the arrest, the officers recovered a red Honda 125 motorcycle believed to have been used to escape from the scene of the robbery.

At the same time, the officers announced that the person of interest was escorted to the station and placed in custody, pending processing and arraignment in court, and that the motorcycle had been securely kept as an exhibit.

“The National Police Service commends the residents of the area for providing information that led to the successful recovery and arrest. The Service remains steadfast in its commitment to serve and protect, and encourages members of the public to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station,” NPS said.