Various suspects linked to a mass vandalism cases targeting Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) infrastructure in the Kondele region of Kisumu Central Sub-County have been apprehended.
Based on intelligence, OCS Kondele and DCI officers from KPLC Kisumu executed a sting operation in the White Gate area, ambushing approximately 50 youngsters who were vandalising KPLC properties.
All of the suspects abandoned their loot and fled to avoid capture, with the exception of Stephen Okunya Onyango, who held on to the nine binding roll wires and three aluminium cross-arm metal stands he had taken.
Police have impounded a Toyota Axio Reg. no. KDL 461A, Isuzu D-max Reg. no. KCM 409B, two Bajaj Boxer motorcycle Reg. nos. KMDN 406C and KMGK 177M red in color, and another Honda bike Reg. no. KMGB 185U red in color.
Following interrogation of the arrested suspect (Stephen Okunya), the operation was extended to the Car Wash area of Kondele, where Eddy Ochieng (driver of Mitsubishi lorry Reg. no. KAN 255H), Benard Owuor, Biron Wanga, and George Otieno were rounded up.
The officers recovered 14 drums of aluminium conductors and seven earth rods. All suspects have been booked in custody and will be arraigned on Monday, April 15, 2024.
