Police officers have arrested eight suspected gang members accused of terrorising residents in the Mirema Springs area of Kasarani Sub-County.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 29, the National Police Service (NPS) said the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation conducted on Wednesday, October 28, targeting a criminal network linked to several reported cases of robbery and assaults.
According to the police, the suspects allegedly used crude weapons to attack, injure and rob members of the public in the area.
Arrested suspects. Photo: Courtesy.
The eight suspects are being held at Kasarani Police Station pending arraignment in court.
Police also recovered several crude weapons during the operation and secured them at the station as exhibits.
The NPS commended the cooperation between officers and members of the public in efforts to dismantle criminal networks and improve security in the area.
The service reaffirmed its commitment to combating criminal gangs, stating that such groups would not be allowed to operate in any part of the country.
Additionally, the NPS urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities or individuals to the nearest police station to support ongoing security operations.
