Three robbery suspects linked to a series of violent attacks in Westlands and other parts of Nairobi have been arrested by detectives from the DCI Headquarters Operation Action Team.
According to reports, the arrest followed an intelligence-led operation in Kawangware.
“A team of detectives from the DCI Headquarters Operation Action Team (OAT) have arrested three notorious robbery suspects linked to a string of violent robberies in Westlands and other parts of Nairobi and recovered a Retay Falcon pistol”, DCI statement read.
The operation was conducted along Ngina Road, where the police arrested Nimrod Khayeshe, alias Buba, as the first suspect.
However, under interrogation, Khayeshe led detectives to his two accomplices, Vangelis Njungi, alias Vangi, and Patrick Kingato, who were swiftly arrested.
During the operation, detectives recovered a Retay Falcon pistol fitted with a magazine loaded with three rounds of 9mm ammunition.
Two motorcycles were also recovered, registration numbers KMGT 497W and KMHG 829H, believed to have been used as getaway bikes during the robberies.
“During the operation, detectives recovered a Retay Falcon pistol fitted with a magazine loaded with three rounds of 9mm ammunition. Also recovered were two motorcycles, registration numbers KMGT 497W and KMHG 829H, believed to be their getaway bikes during the robberies”, the statement added.
All three suspects are currently in custody undergoing processing pending arraignment.
Additionally, the pistol and motorcycles have been secured as exhibits.
