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The National Police Service noted that the incident reflects the importance of regular patrols and rapid response in disrupting the movement of stolen property, especially in areas where burglary cases have been reported frequently.
All the four suspects are being held in custody and are expected to face charges in court.
He accused rival political factions linked to Governor Fernandes Barasa and Woman Representative Elsie Muhanda of orchestrating attacks that left several people injured and property destroyed.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), officers acted swiftly after receiving intelligence that the cattle had been stolen and were being driven towards the Kachiuru area.
Police in South B arrested ten suspected members of the ‘Tokyo Mafias’ gang in Fuata Nyayo and Shimo La Tewa, seizing weapons and suspected stolen goods after an intelligence-led raid.
The People’s Liberation Party and Kalonzo Musyoka allege police used teargas, rubber bullets and live ammunition on an opposition convoy at Gitaru Interchange, injuring occupants and prompting calls for urgent investigations.
The recovered weapons included two G3 rifles, one M16 rifle, and one AK-47 rifle, along with four magazines and ammunition, all of which have been documented and secured pending further police action.
In a statement on Monday, the National Police Service confirmed that the seized weapons included 21 AK-47 rifles, 2 M16 rifles, 2 MK4 firearms, and 1 G3 rifle, marking a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to remove illegal arms from circulation.
The NPS urged Kenyans to exercise caution and remain vigilant, emphasising that personal responsibility will be critical in preventing further fatalities.
Speaking on Thursday during the launch of the Usalama Cover, which formally onboards officers from the National Police Service and the Kenya Prison Service onto the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund under the Social Health Authority, Murkomen said the government has significantly improved officers’ welfare and now expects professionalism in return.
Speaking during the launch in Nairobi on April 2,2026, Duale described the move as “a monumental milestone in the realization of universal health coverage,” noting that the new package is designed to address the unique risks faced by uniformed officers.
Police in Kwale County seized 1,858 rolls of cannabis in an intelligence-led raid in Msambweni, arresting one suspect as part of a wider crackdown on drug networks threatening local communities.