Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation in Garissa have arrested a government official carrying suspicious items, including Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) badges, fake title deeds, ammunition, and fraudulent land documents.
In a statement released on Tuesday, July 29, the suspect, identified as Antony Githua Mwangi, a public officer working at the Ministry of Lands in Garissa, was intercepted while driving a black Toyota Prado along the Garissa-Lamu road.
After a search of the vehicle, detectives recovered three rounds of 9mm Colt ammunition, six personal cheques each valued at KSh 500,000, KDF badges bearing the rank of Captain and four mobile phones of various makes.
Gov’t official arrested with KDF badges. Photo: Courtesy.
The arrest prompted a coordinated search at Mwangi’s Madogo, Garissa County residence.
The detectives discovered five live rounds of 7.62 x 51mm ammunition, thirty blank title deed documents, a lease certificate, and other official land-related paperwork.
“A further search at the suspect’s residence in Thika and Ruiru yielded additional items, including an original title deed of a land in Kajiado, an application for consent of the Lands Control Board in Kajiado, and assorted land documents used by the suspect for fraudulent land transfer,” the statement reads in part. “Antony Githua Mwangi is currently in custody, undergoing processing as he awaits his court appearance.”
