Detectives have arrested a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier, a
former soldier and three other men suspected to be selling explosives
in Lang’ata, Nairobi.
During the operation, police seized explosives, which were taken for analysis.
Francis Otieno Oluoch, based at the Kabete Barracks, former soldier Robert Osano and Nathaniel Kiprono, a security guard at Athi River Mining, were arrested on Sunday in Otiende estate by detectives posing as buyers.
Police also arrested Johnson Nyarang Omayio and Simon Muturi Gichuki, both residents of Kitengela and Waithaka, respectively.
The night operation involved a joint team of detectives from the National Intelligence Service, the Kenya Wildlife Service, the Bomb Disposal Unit at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations headquarters.
Police are investigating the source of the explosives and seeking more suspects.
The Kabete-based soldier had left the service but later rejoined in the constabulary.
recent news 6hours ago BY Ann Nyambu
During the operation, police seized explosives, which were taken for analysis.
Francis Otieno Oluoch, based at the Kabete Barracks, former soldier Robert Osano and Nathaniel Kiprono, a security guard at Athi River Mining, were arrested on Sunday in Otiende estate by detectives posing as buyers.
Police also arrested Johnson Nyarang Omayio and Simon Muturi Gichuki, both residents of Kitengela and Waithaka, respectively.
The night operation involved a joint team of detectives from the National Intelligence Service, the Kenya Wildlife Service, the Bomb Disposal Unit at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations headquarters.
Police are investigating the source of the explosives and seeking more suspects.
The Kabete-based soldier had left the service but later rejoined in the constabulary.
Explosives seized during a past police raid on suspected terrorists in
Mombasa. Detectives in Nairobi have arrested a KDF soldier, a former
soldier and three other men suspected to be selling explosives in
Lang’ata. FILE PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP
recent news 6hours ago BY Ann Nyambu
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