Eight suspected militants arrested, weapons recovered in Marsabit

A multi-agency team conducting a security operation in Marsabit County on Tuesday evening arrested eight suspected terrorists.

The team reported that it recovered an assortment of weapons and ammunition during a raid in Marsabit Central.

"During the operation, three AK 47 rifles, one G3 rifle and a General Purpose Machine Gun were recovered."

The operation team also recovered an assortment of 579 rounds of ammunition, 66 spent cartridges and containers of gun oil.

The suspects will be arraigned on Wednesday to face various charges.

The National Police Service launched the 'Rudisha Amani Marsabit' operation, following a streak of indiscriminate attacks by bandits on the public.

NPS said that the curfew imposed in the County remains in place.

On May 2, Interior CS Fred Matiang'i imposed a 30-day curfew to help enhance the disarmament exercise in the county.

“Effective from 6 pm on May 2, we have placed  Marsabit County under curfew to be followed by an operation to rid of illegal guns causing havoc there. Leaders in the area are urged to cooperate,” Matiang'i directed.

NPS has lauded the residents for their support.

"We commend the members of the public for the support extended to security agencies, as we strive to restore peace and normalcy in the area."