Over 200 stolen phones recovered in Kasarani, mastermind arrested

The sting operation yielded the arrest of Antony Orlando alias Engineer Bobby, who led the police the hideout where stolen phones were hidden.

“So far, we have arrested around 12 muggers and have already have appeared before court and this one is the mastermind because he is the one that recieves all these stolen phones,” said Deputy Commandant Anthony Mbogo 

The operation is part of enhanced security operation and patrols instituted to deal with increased cases of mugging and robbery witnessed in in Nairobi the last few months.

“Kenyans should watch what they are doing out there, they should know we are there to eradicate this menace,” added Mbogo. 

Police say the breakthrough could lead to arrest of more suspects believed to be behind the syndicate. 

For now residents of Nairobi who have lost their phones have been urged to visit the Kasarani police station to identify them.