KDF officers arrested as police foil robbery targeting senior military officer

In a statement on Thursday, detectives said the operation was intelligence-led and followed credible information received on Monday, March 23, 2026 about an imminent robbery.

The suspects were placed under surveillance as officers monitored their movements and preparations ahead of the planned attack.

On the day of the planned robbery, DCI said the suspects arrived in a black Toyota Harrier while a Toyota Ractis (registration number KCM 804L) remained nearby with a driver on standby.

Detectives said a female suspect alighted from the Harrier and approached the main gate under the pretext of seeking access, prompting officers who had secured the area to move in and arrest her, before backup teams intercepted both vehicles.

The DCI said the six suspects arrested are Charles Kiio Matata, a KDF sergeant stationed at Kahawa Garrison; David Ng’gaa Mwangangi, a civilian mechanic attached to the KDF at Kahawa Barracks; Samuel Agango Odoyo, a KDF serviceman currently on interdiction; Alex Mumo Kisilu of Umoja; Richard Mwania Muasya of Tala; and Stella Nzuki Mweni of Umoja Inner Core.

They remain in custody undergoing processing, interrogation and further investigations.

A search at the scene recovered items police believe were intended for use in the robbery, including KDF jungle uniforms, military boots, a crowbar, a claw hammer, a knife, pliers and multiple mobile phones.

The DCI said the scene has been processed and investigations are ongoing to establish the full scope of the syndicate’s activities and possible links to other criminal incidents.