The police have apprehended a third suspect in connection with a Sh1 million daylight robbery in which two women were ambushed by four-armed men along the ShamakhokhoβSerem road in Vihiga county.
The suspect was arrested in the Esirulo area of Emuhaya following an intelligence-led operation involving detectives from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB), Western Region, officers from Embali Police Station and detectives from DCI in Hamisi.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investiagations (DCI) the robbery occurred on October 19 shortly after the victim and her friend withdrew Sh1 million from a bank in Mbale.
The money, which was intended for the purchase of building materials, was placed in a shopping bag before the two women began their journey home.
The two reportedly boarded a matatu and alighted at Shamakhokho stage, where they hired a motorcycle to take them to Chemobo Village in Nandi county.
However, their journey took a frightening turn near Erusui Girls School when a white Toyota Probox suddenly blocked their way.
Four men reportedly emerged from the vehicle, with two of them armed with pistols.
The attackers confronted the women before grabbing the shopping bag containing the money and another bag carrying personal valuables.
The suspects then escaped towards Serem Town, leaving the victims shaken by the sudden attack.
Detectives immediately launched investigations, documenting the incident and pursuing leads that could help identify and apprehend those responsible.
Investigations led detectives to the hideout in Emuhaya.
