An elderly man believed to be behind a string of armed robberies arrested and a gun recovered from him - It was concealed in a basin full of clothes (PHOTOs).

Friday, October 25, 2024 - A team of detectives drawn from Buuri East in collaboration with officers from Kathare Police Station, have successfully apprehended Fredrick John Mwenda, a suspect in a string of robberies that have rocked the area.

Ignited by a tip-off from vigilant community members, the operation led the officers to Mwenda’s hideout in Maili Tano village, Ruiri Rwarera location, Buuri East Sub-County.

Upon a thorough search of the premises, the officers discovered a sterling assault rifle, serial number 001422, with its buttstock missing and barrel shortened.

Additionally, they recovered 18 rounds of 5.56 mm ammunition and a magazine wrapped in a nylon bag cleverly concealed in a basin full of clothes.

Mwenda was promptly taken into custody and is currently undergoing processing pending arraignment.

The Kenyan DAILY POST.