Detectives have arrested two suspected criminals and recovered a firearm in Daraja Mbili Estate, Kisii town.
The officers, acting on intelligence, stopped Gerald Nyambarika Okumu and James Ochieng, both 35 years old, as they were preparing to commit a crime.
“The suspects, Gerald Nyambarika Okumu and James Ochieng, both 35 years old, were caught red-handed on a blue TV Star motorcycle, registration number KMEK 866M, at Texas Petrol Station, fully prepared to execute their plans” said the DCI.
A thorough search led to the recovery of a Bernardelli model 60 pistol, loaded with five rounds of 7.65 mm ammunition, concealed by the rider Ochieng.
“Furthermore, a search of the pillion passenger Gerald Nyambarika Okumu yielded four improvised metal bars designed to fire and four mobile phones, clearly demonstrating their intent to commit crimes” DCI added.
Both individuals are now in police custody, undergoing processing as detectives intensify their investigation to uncover any additional criminal activities tied to these suspects in the neighborhood.
The seized firearm, motorcycle, metal bars, and mobile phones are securely detained as exhibits.
