Assorted Weapons Recovered, Scores Arrested in Nakuru Overnight Swap

Nakuru Friday June 9, 2023

KNA by Anne Sabuni/ Merceline Khaemba

Security agents in Nakuru County have arrested 78 suspected criminals believed to be behind a spate on stabbing and armed robbery in Kaptembwa and Rhonda area.

Led by County Commissioner Loyford Kibaara, the team recovered assorted weapons form the blood thirsty gangs, who have caused the residents sleepless nights in the recent past.

Speaking at the Central police station, where swords, knifes, ported marijuana and other crude weapons were displayed, Kibaara regretted that the 78 were young men who are supposed to be helpful to the community but had opted to join criminal gangs.

“These are very dangerous weapons that they have been using to terrorize the residents while extorting money and valuables from them. As we said, we are not going to give them room,” said Kibaara, noting that the 78 will be arraigned in court.

He assured the residents of continued security, noting that the resurgent of the criminal gangs had been abated by security officers who had overstayed in the area.

Three people had been killed as a result of the resurgence of the Confirmed, TZ, Mungiki and Mauki criminal gangs, with the officers decrying lenient fines and penalties meted at them once they were arrested.

Cases of stabbing and killings have in the recent past been reported, with members of the Mauki gang group said to be on a revenge mode following the killing of their leader last week.

Courtesy ; K. N. A