Three arrested over missing guns at Mbita police post

Security officers are holding three suspects linked to four missing firearms and 110 bullets at Kipasi police post in Mbita subcounty.

The three suspects are being interrogated to enable police recover the firearms.

Homa Bay county commissioner Moses Lilan said they have intensified the search with more officers across Nyanza region joining the search party.

He said they are extending the search to neighbouring counties of Migori, Siaya, Kisumu and Kisii.

The administrator said they believe the guns are still within the hands of people around Homa Bay.

“The lost of the firearms is one of the highest levels of criminal intent. Modalities have been put in place to ensure we get back the weapons as fast as possible,” Lilan said.

“We’re still pursuing other suspects and we appeal to residents with information to report to us in confidentiality to facilitate retrieval of the firearms."

Speaking to journalists at his office in Homa Bay town, Lilan said the arrested suspects will help them narrow down on their search.

“I believe the persons of interest we’re questioning will help us retrieve the firearms,” he said.

Meanwhile area MP Millie Odhiambo asked security officers not to harm innocent residents as they conduct their search.

“Let security officers follow the law as they look for the lost firearms and not torture innocent people,” she said.