KITALE, Kenya – A machete, a suspected getaway motorcycle and other items have been recovered after police arrested three men suspected of carrying out a series of violent robberies in Trans Nzoia County.
The suspects were apprehended in an intelligence-led operation conducted by officers from Matisi and Kitale police stations at their respective residences.
According to the National Police Service, the trio had been linked to a string of robberies targeting members of the public in Matisi Rural and Kwa Hamisi areas of Trans Nzoia West Sub-County over several weeks.
During the operation, officers recovered a motorcycle believed to have been used in the crimes, a machete allegedly used to threaten victims and a pair of jungle trousers.
The recovered items have been secured as exhibits as police prepare the case for court.
The three suspects are being held at Matisi Police Station pending processing and arraignment. Their arrest follows what the police described as actionable intelligence provided by members of the public.
The National Police Service commended residents who shared information with officers, urging the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity through official channels.
Members of the public can provide information to the police through emergency numbers 999 or 911, the DCI’s toll-free Fichua Kwa DCI hotline on 0800 722 203, or WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.
The arrests mark a development in police efforts to address reported violent robberies in the affected areas.
