A suspect linked to a violent robbery in Mukurweini sub-county has been arrested.
Detectives from the Operations Action Team (OAT) and the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) said the suspect was taken into custody following a complaint lodged by a charcoal vendor.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the complainant, who operates a charcoal business, reported that he was lured into a purported deal to supply 20 sacks of charcoal.
Upon arrival at the agreed location, he was allegedly ambushed by a group of individuals in a vehicle with no registration plates.
“They forced me into the car and assaulted me to give them my bank account PIN,” the complainant told investigators.
“They went ahead to withdraw Sh200,000 from my account. Afterwards, they pushed me out of the car, and one of them [a woman] held me at gunpoint before driving off.”
He further claimed that a red motorcycle later picked up the woman, who disappeared in the same direction, leaving him behind.
DCI officers said forensic intelligence led to the arrest of the suspect, who is currently in custody pending arraignment.
Detectives added that they are pursuing additional leads to apprehend the other suspects still at large.
The DCI has urged members of the public to share any information on criminal activities through the anonymous #FichuaKwaDCI platform, their toll-free line 0800 722 203, or WhatsApp at 0709 570 000.
