Kajiado: 2 suspects arrested for stealing gifts from newly wed couple

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Kajiado: 2 suspects arrested for stealing gifts from newly wed couple

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Wednesday March 19, 2024 arrested two robbery suspects for stealing wedding gifts from a newly wed couple in Kajiado.

In a statement posted on X, the DCI noted that some of the stolen items were recovered from the two suspects. 

“Two suspects who invaded a holding room where a newly-wedded couple was staying before embarking on their honeymoon in Kiserian, Kajiado county have been arrested,” read part of DCI statement.

Some of the items that were recovered from robbery suspects on March 20, 2024 in Kajiado. Photo: DCI
Some of the items that were recovered from robbery suspects on March 20, 2024 in Kajiado. Photo: DCI

John Mwangi alias Mankufa and James Mwandiki were smoked out of a hide out at Olooseos in Kajiado County, where some of the items looted during previous robbery incidents were recovered.

The two were arrested during a security operation in the area, after numerous reports of theft and robbery.

Meanwhile, Mwangi and Mwandiki are being held in police custody as the officers continue with investigations into the matter.

Police further explained that the two will be arraigned in court to be charged with robbery and theft. 

At the same time, DCI noted that the officers are currently interrogating the suspects with an aim of getting more information that will help police arrest more suspects involved in the robberies in the area. 

However, police have encouraged residents to share information with relevant authorities to help in the fight against crime in the country.

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