Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested six suspects in connection with the looting of property during the June 25 protests in Embu County.
In a recent statement, DCI noted that the suspects were found in possession of goods stolen during the demonstrations.
“In the ongoing crackdown on criminals who took advantage of the June 25, 2025 protests to destroy or steal other citizens’ property, six suspects have been arrested in Embu County and several recoveries made at their homesteads,” read the DCI statement in part.
DCI nabs suspects connected to looting in Embu. Photo: Courtesy.
The suspects include: Peter Mugane Kuria, Ian Macharia Wangare, and Joseph Musila Mugo, who was found with a stolen washing machine.
DCI also apprehended Maxwell Wafula Ongae, whose house was found with assorted retail products stolen from a shop.
Moreover, 29-year-old Jackson Njagi was also arrested after he was found with bottles of stolen whisky and a bunch of steel wire.
6 arrested for looting during the June 25th protest in Embu. Photo: Courtesy.
The last suspect who goes by the name Brian Mbuvi was found with assorted stolen items, including two desktops, a TV set, three pairs of boots, several wrist watches, jackets, pairs of new jeans trousers, extension cables, among others.
All the suspects have been placed in custody pending arraignment at Embu Law Courts on Monday, June 30, 2025.
