Detectives have confirmed the arrest of two persons of interest believed to be behind the spate of criminal activities in Daraja Mbili Estate, Kisii town.
Issuing a statement via their official X account, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) noted that Gerald Nyambarika Okumu and James Ochieng, both aged 35, were arrested while on a motorcycle at a petrol station.
Upon searching them, the sleuths recovered a pistol with five rounds of ammunition, improvised bar metals designed to fire and four mobile phones.
“The suspects were caught red-handed on a blue TV Star motorcycle, registration number KMEK 866M, at Texas Petrol Station, fully prepared to execute their plans.
“A thorough search led to the recovery of a Bernardelli model 60 pistol, loaded with five rounds of 7.65 mm ammunition, concealed by the rider James Ochieng. Furthermore, a search of the pillion passenger Gerald Nyambarika Okumu yielded four improvised metal bars designed to fire and four mobile phones, clearly demonstrating their intent to commit crimes.
“The seized firearm, motorcycle, metal bars, and mobile phones are securely detained as exhibits,” detectives added.
The two are currently cooling their heels in police custody pending arraignment.
“Both individuals are now in police custody, undergoing processing as detectives intensify their investigation to uncover any additional criminal activities tied to these suspects in the neighborhood.
