Police officers in Lolgorian have recovered an AK-47 rifle following a dramatic operation targeting a criminal gang linked to a series of murders, robberies, and burglary incidents in the area.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the operation was carried out by officers from Lolgorian Police Station after they received intelligence on the whereabouts of the suspects.
The detectives tracked the gang to Olakira area, where the suspects were allegedly caught breaking into a local pub and stealing assorted alcoholic drinks.
Recovered AK-47 rifle in Lolgorian operation. Photo: Courtesy.
However, the suspects fled on a motorcycle after spotting the officers.
Police pursued the trio and they reportedly defied orders to surrender and instead opened fire at the officers, prompting a shootout.
Two of the suspects were fatally injured during the exchange, while another suspect escaped with gunshot wounds.
Following the operation, officers recovered an AK-47 rifle loaded with two rounds of ammunition, two Maasai swords, a claw hammer, a red Boxer motorcycle, assorted alcoholic drinks, and other items believed to have been used in criminal activities.
The bodies of the two suspects were moved to Transmara West Sub-County Hospital Level 4 Mortuary pending autopsy.
Police have since launched a manhunt for the injured suspect who escaped during the confrontation.
According to the authorities, the operation demonstrates the National Police Service’s continued efforts to dismantle armed criminal gangs through intelligence-led operations across the country.
