This archive report was first published on 21 June 2020.
On June 21, 2020, detectives from the DCI made a significant breakthrough in the investigation of a series of violent robberies in Bungoma County.
Five suspects, believed to be behind the murder of Stephen Gacheche, were arrested in a joint operation.
Stephen Gacheche was murdered on June 8, 2020, and his killers stole approximately Ksh.2 million.
Intelligence reports led detectives to a 27-year-old suspect, John Wanyonyi, who was arrested at his home in Mooka Estate, Kanduyi, Bungoma.
During the arrest, detectives recovered several electronics believed to have been stolen from various locations in the county.
Further investigation led to the recovery of additional items, including a raincoat, military boots, a land sale agreement, and a cash-sale receipt totaling Ksh. 62,000.
Interrogation of the suspects led officers to a flat near the Shell petrol station on the Kanduyi-Bungoma road, where four more suspects were arrested.
The suspects' home was found to contain a large quantity of stolen electronics, including two TV sets, five mobile phones, two refrigerators, a solar panel, and assorted clothing and bedding.
The items were purchased between June 9 and 13, 2020, as evidenced by supermarket receipts.
Additionally, detectives recovered three metal bar cutters, a riveting gun, and handcuffs.
All five suspects have been taken into lawful custody.
By Citizen Digital
