Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested 8 suspects in Meru County over stealing government-subsidized fertilizer during the June 25 protests.
In a recent statement, DCI noted that the eight suspects were arrested during an intelligence-led operation in Luluma village, Maua township.
During the operation, the DCI detectives recovered 63 bags of the stolen subsidized fertilizer.
Stolen fertilizer in Meru recovered. Photo: Courtesy.
“An intelligence-led operation conducted in Luluma Village, Makiri area, and Maua Township by law enforcement officers from Igembe South Sub-County has resulted in the arrest of eight suspects and the recovery of 63 bags of government fertiliser stolen during the June 25, 2025, demonstration,” read part of the statement.
Moreover, DCI also seized one vehicle and three motorcycles believed to have been used by the suspects to transport the stolen fertilizer.
“The operation also led to the seizure of one motor vehicle, a silver Probox registration number KCW 822T and three motorcycles: KMFS 106Q, KMFY 687H, and KMFM 529E, believed to have been used to transport the stolen goods,” DCI noted.
Notably, eight bags of cement were recovered along with the stolen fertilizer.
All the suspects are currently in custody, undergoing processing pending arraignment.
