Police in Nakuru County have arrested two men in connection with a robbery with violence incident in Ngata area.

The suspects, identified as Collins Masira Michira and Cornelius Audi Odhiambo, were apprehended on 20th of September at Mercy Njeri location in Rongai Sub- County.

“Two suspects linked to a string of violent robberies in Ngata area- Nakuru County have been arrested following an Intelligence led and meticulously coordinated operation by a team of detectives drawn from Riftvalley RCIO’s office, DCI Rongai and DCI Nakuru,” reports the DCI.

The suspects were arrested while onboard a motor vehicle registration number KDC 439M at Mercy Njeri location in Rongai Sub County.

A search in their getaway vehicle led to recovery of items believed to have been stolen from the victims including four mobile phones and a variety of adult’s & children’s clothes and shoes.

In addition to the stolen items, the vigilant detectives uncovered several crude weapons including a knife, a machete, a crowbar and heavy-duty cutting pliers all suspected to have been used to break into buildings and to inflict injuries during the robberies.

The suspects are currently detained at Menengai Police Station pending processing and arraignment.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations extends it’s appreciation to the members of the public for their unwavering support and implores upon all to continue to provide actionable intelligence that is vital in our collective fight against crime.

Usiogope #FichuaKwaDCI 0800722203.” The DCI stated.

The arrest of Michira and Odhiambo has brought a sense of relief to the residents of Ngata and the surrounding areas, who have been living in fear following a spate of robberies in recent weeks.

Police have urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to help curb crime in the region.