THREE SUSPECTED GANG MEMBERS ARRESTED IN MATISI, TRANS NZOIA
Police in Trans Nzoia have arrested three suspected members of a criminal gang accused of terrorising residents in Trans Nzoia West Sub-County.
The suspects were apprehended during a coordinated, intelligence-led operation involving officers from Matisi and Kitale Police Stations. They were arrested separately at their respective residences following investigations into a series of violent robberies reported in Matisi Rural and Kwa Hamisi areas.
Police recovered a motorcycle believed to have been used as a getaway vehicle, alongside a machete allegedly used to threaten victims and a pair of jungle trousers.
The three suspects are being held at Matisi Police Station pending processing and arraignment in court. The recovered items have been secured as exhibits.
The National Police Service has commended members of the public whose actionable information helped police identify and apprehend the suspects.
The suspects remain innocent unless proven guilty by a court of law.