In a meticulously coordinated security operation, detectives from Igembe South, Igembe North, and Mutuati sub-counties have arrested a National Police Reserve (NPR) officer and recovered an AK-47 rifle believed to have been used in a series of violent robberies in the Kirindine area of Igembe South.
The arrest follows investigations into a robbery with violence that occurred on December 19, 2025, at Kirindini Shopping Centre—an incident that left residents shaken and heightened concerns over insecurity in the area.
According to police, the suspect is believed to be part of a wider criminal gang responsible for the brazen attack.
Acting on credible intelligence, detectives carried out a targeted operation across the villages of Kina Meru, Kiutine, and Kina-Duba, leading to the arrest of the NPR officer.
During interrogation, the suspect reportedly led officers to a location where an AK-47 rifle had been buried. The firearm was recovered together with a magazine loaded with two rounds of 7.62×39mm ammunition, reinforcing suspicions that the weapon was used during the robbery.
Officers also confiscated a government-issued G3 rifle that had been officially assigned to the suspect, along with one magazine, as part of the ongoing investigations.
The suspect is currently in police custody as detectives finalize investigations ahead of his arraignment in court. Meanwhile, efforts have been intensified to track down and arrest other members of the gang who remain at large.
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