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Police have arrested three suspects in Kisumu for allegedly robbing mourners during a funeral in Daraja Mbili, Manyatta B area.
According to the National Police Service in a statement on X, the incident occurred at the homestead of the late Susan Achieng’ Otieno, where a group of armed robbers targeted mourners.
A distress call from one of the victims prompted a swift response from officers attached to Kasagam Police Station, who were on foot patrol in the area.
“With the assistance of the community, three suspects were arrested, while their accomplices fled the scene,” NPS stated.
A blue TVS motorcycle believed to have been used by the suspects was recovered at the scene.
Police have launched a manhunt for the remaining suspect who escaped during the operation.
“The National Police Service commends the community’s vigilance and appeals for any information that may lead to further arrests,” the statement added.
Police have assured residents that patrols will be intensified as investigations continue.
The arrest comes just weeks after a similar incident on July 9, 2025, when police in Embakasi apprehended three suspects accused of breaking into a godown in the area.
The police said the three were suspected of making away with property from the godown, which is located along Mombasa Road.
Police said the suspects allegedly infiltrated the facility by going over the wall and cutting through the iron sheet roof.
They then gained access to the offices and got away with a large quantity of electronics, including two laptops, a Microsoft Surface and a Razer, a Huawei iPad and a Soundlink Mini speaker, alongside other valuable possessions.
The suspects were held in custody before appearing in court to face charges.
