Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a suspect and recovered a stolen firearm following an intelligence-led operation in Nairobi.
According to the DCI, officers attached to Embakasi and operating under the supervision of the Sub-County Criminal Investigations Officer (SCCIO) launched a coordinated operation after receiving reports about the theft of a firearm belonging to a licensed firearm holder.
The operation, which was aided by intelligence gathering and forensic analysis, led detectives to a 42-year-old suspect identified as John Bosco Munyao.
Stolen firearm recovered. Photo: Courtesy.
He was arrested within Nairobi’s Central Business District.
Following his arrest, the suspect reportedly guided detectives to his residence in Kangemi, where a search was conducted.
During the operation, officers recovered the stolen Glock pistol, which had been concealed inside a suitcase among clothes.
Detectives also recovered 17 rounds of ammunition and two magazines believed to be linked to the firearm.
The recovered firearm and ammunition have since been secured as exhibits as investigations continue.
The suspect remains in police custody and is expected to be arraigned in court upon completion of the necessary legal procedures.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations said the successful recovery was made possible through intelligence-led policing and forensic investigations aimed at combating crime and ensuring illegally held firearms are recovered.
