This archive report was first published on 15 August 2019.
On Wednesday night, detectives from the Special Crimes Prevention Unit (SCPU) arrested DJ Moh Spice, a popular DJ, after a photo of him displaying a firearm in public went viral.
The photo, taken at his brother's birthday party, showed the DJ's gun tucked under his belt and was shared on social media, sparking a public outcry.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the detectives recovered the gun and 174 rounds of ammunition during the arrest.
“Following public outcry of a #DJ displaying a firearm in public, @DCI_Kenya detectives from #SCPU last night arrested Mr. Nicholas Mugo MWANGI at #SpaceLounge Club, Ngong Rd. A Steyr Pistol & 174 rounds of Ammunitions confiscated. He’s in our custody helping with investigations,” tweeted DCI.
