Police in Dagoretti South have nabbed one person and recovered an AK-47 rifle that was allegedly stolen during Wednesday’s Gen Z protests.
The suspect who is said to be the brother of the sought-after suspect ,was arrested after officers from Kabete Police Station and DCI detectives raided a homestead in Kirigu, Mutuini.
According to the police, the gun is among the five firearms stolen from the Kingongo Police post after it was set on fire by criminals during the chaos.
The arrested man is now accused of transporting the stolen police station signboard, also caught on camera.
Meanwhile, the escaped suspect is believed to have vandalised a Cooperative Bank ATM in Dagoretti Market and also went on a drinking spree while in possession of the weapon.
The suspect is also said to have stolen a pair of police boots, which were found near the home.
