Police officers at Kanyonyoo along the Thika–Garissa Highway intercepted a passenger bus carrying a cache of ammunition and government-related items in a major security operation conducted by a multi-agency team.
According to a statement from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the bus, registration number KCW 208A belonging to Buscar Sacco, was travelling from Lamu to Nairobi when it was flagged down for a routine inspection at a roadblock.
What initially appeared to be a normal check quickly escalated after officers conducted a thorough search of the vehicle’s boot and discovered a suspicious blue metallic box.
Police seize ammunition and GSU items in bus intercepted at Kanyonyoo roadblock. Photo: Courtesy.
Upon opening it, police recovered 19 rounds of 7.62x51mm G3 live ammunition, 116 rounds of 7.62x39mm AK-47 ammunition, two empty AK-47 magazines, and two machetes.
Further inspection also revealed items believed to be linked to government security services, including a complete set of GSU ceremonial attire, two GSU combat jackets, three jungle green trousers, and a GSU red beret.
Preliminary findings indicate that the parcel had been booked at Mokowe booking office in Lamu County and was destined for Nairobi, but lacked sender details, raising concerns over its origin and intended purpose.
The driver, Said Abdulrazak Ahmed Abadalla, and conductor, Bernard Ochieng Odhiambo, were arrested at the scene.
The bus and recovered exhibits were escorted to Kanyonyoo Police Station, where they are currently being held as investigations continue.
Authorities have since launched further probes to trace the individuals behind the consignment and dismantle any networks linked to the illegal movement of arms and security-related materials.
