Suspect Arrested, Retay Falcon Pistol Recovered in Kirinyaga
Police in Kirinyaga County have arrested a 27-year-old man and recovered a Retay Falcon pistol following a tip-off from members of the public.
The suspect, identified as Jamleck Kariuki Grace, was arrested at Club Cluster in Piai, Mwea East, after officers from Itangi Police Station responded swiftly to the intelligence.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), officers searched the suspect and found a Retay Falcon pistol tucked on the right side of his waist. The firearm had one live round lodged in the chamber.
Police also recovered two spent cartridges during the operation. Kariuki remains in police custody as detectives investigate the circumstances surrounding his possession of the firearm and establish whether it may be linked to any criminal activity.
The DCI has commended members of the public for providing timely information, noting that cooperation between communities and law enforcement agencies remains crucial in preventing crime and identifying potential security threats.