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23-year-old man arrested with G3 rifle stolen from police station, KDF uniform

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 5 July 2020.

On Sunday, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Siaya conducted a covert operation that led to the arrest of a 23-year-old suspect.

According to reports, the suspect, Kelvin Oduor Onyango, was nabbed during the operation and a firearm reportedly stolen from a police station last year was recovered.

The stolen firearm, a G3 rifle, was taken from the Umala Police Post in late 2019, along with 13 rounds of ammunition.

Additionally, a One Kenya Army trouser, a police raincoat, and a smoke jacket were confiscated from the scene.

The suspect is currently in lawful custody as further investigations continue.

Published on July 5, 2020.

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