Police officers on patrol in Kinoo, Kiambu county, on Monday rescued a Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officer from a gang of suspected robbers.
The rescue followed a swift response to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the early hours of Monday.
According to a statement by the National Police Service, upon approaching the vehicle, its occupants attempted to flee.
"After a chase, two suspects were arrested," police said in the statement.
"A man who had been tied up and blindfolded in the vehicle’s boot was rescued and was later identified as a KWS officer travelling to Nairobi," the police said.
The police said the officer reported that money had been taken from his mobile wallet.
It is alleged that the suspects had been robbing passengers along the route.
Police recovered several stolen mobile phones from the arrested suspects.
"Investigations are ongoing, with further operations underway to apprehend additional suspects who fled the scene."
The National Police Service (NPS) has commended the swift response and bravery of the officers involved, saying their timely action prevented further harm.
As the rescued officer recovers from the ordeal, police continue to pursue the remaining suspects believed to be part of the gang.
The police have urged the public to report any suspicious activity through the available emergency lines.
The NPS has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring that all perpetrators face justice.
Members of the public can reach the police through 999, 911, or 112, or report anonymously via #FichuaKwaDCI on 0800 722 203.
In a different incident, officers on Sunday arrested suspects for allegedly possessing elephant tusks in Samburu Central.
Acting on intelligence, NPS officers from Samburu Central collaborated with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers.
They arrested two suspects in Maralal Town after they were allegedly found to be in possession of seven pieces of elephant tusks.
The elephant tusks were weighing approximately 11.33 kg with an estimated street value of Sh1.1 million, which were concealed inside a bag.
NPS said a red Boxer motorbike was also recovered and held as an exhibit.
On September 11, police arrested two suspects in drug trafficking bust at soko Mjinga.
The operation took place at Soko Mjinga along the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway.
Acting on intelligence, officers intercepted a black Nissan X-Trail, which raised suspicion due to its irregular movements. The vehicle had two occupants on board.
The vehicle was escorted the car to Magumu Police Station for further inspection.
The officers conducted a thorough search and recovered several sacks filled with a dry, green substance believed to be narcotic drugs.
