Tuesday, October 24, 2023 – Following a surge in break-ins of bars in the counties of Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Embu, Laikipia and Kirinyaga by a suspected well-coordinated ring, ten suspects have been nabbed and assorted goods recovered.
Boniface Mutwiri, Patrick Mwenda, David Mwaki, Gideon Gatobu, Sharon Makena, Fidelis kananu, Abdillahi Yussuf, Caroline Kanana, Bonface Kathiri, and Martin Mwiti were arrested in a sting operation led by DCI’s Crime Research detectives augmented by the local law enforcement officers in Meru.
In one of the raids and searches conducted at Stinger Lounge Bar owned by Geoffrey Muriuki who is believed to be the mastermind behind the breakings and as well as the notorious custodian of the stolen goods, recovery of assorted alcoholic drinks, keg pumps, keg cylinders among other items was made.
In a linked operation, three vehicles belonging to three suspects were intercepted at Makutano area, and upon search, a panga and metal bars were recovered inside a Toyota Probox Reg. No. KCA 836R driven by Gedion Gatobu, whereas two knives, two pangas, two metal bars, two pairs of number plates, and empty sacks were recovered in another Toyota Probox Reg. No. KBK 075S driven by David Mwaki.
The detectives also intercepted another motor vehicle Reg. No. KAX 542R driven by Patrick Mwenda Kirimi is believed to be part of those used in the commission of the crimes.
Another search at Sharon Makena’s house resulted in the recovery of an LG TV, assorted drinks, keg pump, an Infinix phone, and Lumix lens camera, all believed to have been stolen goods.
Manhunt for Geoffrey Muriuki, the owner of Stinger Lounge is ongoing as the other suspects undergo processing ahead of their arraignment.
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