Detectives have arrested a murder suspect in Eastleigh following a targeted operation that led to the recovery of a firearm and items suspected to be stolen.
The operation was conducted by teams from Dandora and Shaurimoyo, resulting in the arrest of Peter Kimani, also known as “Kim.”
During the arrest, officers recovered a Retay Falcon pistol, a live 9mm hollow-point round, and a spent cartridge.
Police Nab Eastleigh Murder Suspect, Seize Gun and Stolen Property. Photo: Courtesy.
The suspect was cornered along Gallole Street in Eastleigh while in possession of the firearm and suspected stolen property.
Detectives also recovered a motorcycle believed to have been stolen during the operation. The impounded vehicle is a red Boxer motorcycle with registration number KMGT 530S.
Peter Kimani remains in police custody as investigations into the case continue.
This comes days after a Kenyan-born US Army staff sergeant was sentenced to 26 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing his wife during a domestic dispute at their Texas home earlier this year.
According to news reports, Staff Sgt. John Gitau Mwangi admitted to the unpremeditated murder of his wife, US Army Sgt. Esther Gitau, during a court-martial held on Friday, December 12, at the Lawrence Williams Judicial Center.
The military judge moreover ordered him to forfeit all pay and allowances, reduced his rank to E-1, and handed him a dishonorable discharge from the service.
