14 robbery suspects arrested in Machakos, military fatigue, ammunition recovered in Nairobi

Police in Nairobi have recovered an assortment of military gear and ammunition at an apartment in Embakasi as detectives in Machakos County separately seized fourteen robbery suspects.

In the initial seizure in Embakasi, the government stores were recovered at an apartment following a tip-off from members of the public.

Through an update on the National Police Service (NPS) official Twitter handle, the Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome said the assorted government stores were recovered through community policing efforts.

“The items recovered include 25 rounds of ammunition, military fatigue- jungle uniforms, bags, boots, helmet, military campuses, career bag, military Identity Card among others.” The update read in part.

So far, no arrest has been made in connection to the seizure and it also remains unclear if the said apartment, now cordoned off as a scene of crime whether it was inhabited by a military officer of not.

And in Machakos County, NPS reported that 14 robbery suspects were arrested on the same day while in possession of crude weapons, drugs and mobile phones.

“Police in Machakos County have arrested 14 suspected criminals found in possession of assorted mobile phones, cannabis Sativa, machetes and knives,” read the NPS statement.

The two arrests follow heightened security around the country to crack down on muggers and curb insecurity.