This archive report was first published on 20 June 2020.
On June 20, 2020, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested five suspected robbers in Bungoma County, bringing an end to a series of high-profile robberies in the area.
The suspects are believed to have orchestrated a string of robberies, including one in which they shot and killed Stephen Gacheche, robbing him of Ksh 2 million.
According to the DCI, the suspects' hideout was discovered after detectives arrested 27-year-old John Wanyonyi, whose house contained several stolen electronics, a raincoat, military boots, and cash sale receipts of Sh62,000.
Wanyonyi then led officers to a hideout near a Shell petrol station, where four more suspects were arrested.
The suspects include 48-year-old John One Are and 35-year-old Milton Onyango (both Ugandans), Linet Adhiambo (26yrs), and 33-year-old Brian Ochieng.
DCI Boss George Kinoti stated on Twitter, "From their house more electronics including two TV sets, five mobile phones, two refrigerators, solar panel; assorted new clothes, beddings and mattresses (purchased between 9th and 13th June 2020 as per supermarket receipts); three metal bar cutters, riveting gun and handcuffs were recovered."
As Nairobi records a spike in petty crimes involving school students, the DCI's efforts are seen as a significant step in combating crime in the region.
