One person arrested as stolen AK-47 riffle recovered in Dagoretti

Police in Dagoretti South have arrested one person and recovered an AK-47 rifle allegedly stolen during Wednesday’s Gen Z protests.

The man arrested, who is said to be the brother of the sought-after suspect, was nabbed after officers from Kabete Police Station and DCI detectives raided a homestead in Kirigu, Mutuini, on Friday.

The police say the gun, which is among the five firearms stolen from the Kingongo Police Post after it was looted and set on fire by criminals during the chaos, was found under a table.

According to the police report, the escaped suspect is believed to have vandalised a Cooperative Bank ATM in Dagoretti Market and also went on a drinking spree while in possession of the weapon.

“Sources say the escaped suspect was seen drinking at a local pub the night before, allegedly armed, and is believed to be the same man caught on CCTV vandalising the Cooperative Bank ATM in Dagoretti Market. He has reportedly been handing out stolen cash to friends,” stated the report.

The suspect is also said to have stolen a pair of police boots, which were found near the home.

Meanwhile, the arrested suspect is accused of transporting the stolen police station signboard, also caught on camera.