Manhunt for suspect in whose house cache of weapons was unearthed
Detectives attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigation Anti-terror police unit (ATPU) have launched a manhunt for a suspect found in possession of weapons and ammunition in a house in Nairobi’s Kilimani area.
Ken Wycliff Okello Lugwili, the proprietor of Vic. Technologies Limited, had for a long time failed to pay his monthly rent prompting the landlord, Ballon Wanjala Nangalama seek a court order allowing him to break into the premises.
“Accompanied by Kilimani-based police officers, Hebros auctioneers gained entry into the premises, ready to issue a notification of the sale of any worthy items in a bid to recover rent arrears amounting to Sh4,962,990,” DCI said.
Once inside, a quick search revealed an armoury, stocked with an assortment of weapons of different caliber and hundreds of ammunition.
“Detectives have since established that the suspect was a licensed firearm dealer but his license was suspended over 3 years ago,” DCI said.
The suspect who has since gone into hiding is wanted and has been given 24 hours to surrender to the nearest DCI offices.
