Police officers in Kisumu County have arrested a woman suspected of attempting to break into a business premises at Holo Trading Centre after a swift response to an alert raised by a private security guard on duty at the facility.

The incident unfolded when security personnel raised an alarm after noticing suspicious activity at the premises, prompting police officers to rush to the scene where they found the suspect on the rooftop of the building.

Authorities said she had already removed part of the roofing in what appeared to be an effort to access the interior of the business.

According to the National Police Service statement issued on Friday, the suspect was armed and acted aggressively when officers attempted to intervene.

Police reported that she was in possession of a sword and initially defied instructions from officers who had surrounded the building.

“The suspect, found armed with a sword, ignored initial orders to surrender and charged at the responding officers but eventually surrendered,” the statement added.

Officers managed to subdue and arrest her after a brief standoff on the rooftop. She was then taken into custody as investigations into the attempted break-in began.

Police also recovered items believed to have been used in the attempted burglary. These included a sword and a metal bar, which were collected and preserved as exhibits for further investigation.

“She was immediately arrested and taken into custody pending arraignment, while a sword and a metal bar were secured as exhibits,” police stressed.

The National Police Service confirmed that no injuries were reported during the incident, either among officers or members of the public.

The suspect is expected to be taken to court once investigations are completed, although authorities have not yet indicated the specific charges she will face.