Three suspected livestock thieves arrested in Kirinyaga
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Police in Kirinyaga have arrested three suspects in connection with livestock theft in the region.
Ndia Sub County police commander Moses Koskei said the suspects are believed to be masterminds in the livestock theft syndicate.
“The suspects are on our list of the most wanted criminals linked to livestock theft. They are being questioned at Sagana police station,” Koskei said.
Those arrested are Bernard Kariuki Rukungu alias 'Musaba’, Patrick Chomba Mugo and Jacob Njagi Muthinji.
“Bernard Kariuki Rukungu alias will be taken to Baricho Court today. He hails from Kang'aru village in Ndia and has two butcheries in Mwea-East,” Koskei added.
Another suspect, Patrick Chomba, is being grilled, with his vehicle held at Sagana police station.
“Jacob Njagi is being held at the same police station. He was arrested on October 19, 2023 while ferrying stolen cows.”
Residents have decried a rise in cases of theft in the region saying they have been forced to spend nights guarding their livestock.
They urged police to increase night patrols and man major roads in the region to help bring an end to the illegal trade.
Ndia Sub County police commander Moses Koskei said the suspects are believed to be masterminds in the livestock theft syndicate.
“The suspects are on our list of the most wanted criminals linked to livestock theft. They are being questioned at Sagana police station,” Koskei said.
Those arrested are Bernard Kariuki Rukungu alias 'Musaba’, Patrick Chomba Mugo and Jacob Njagi Muthinji.
“Bernard Kariuki Rukungu alias will be taken to Baricho Court today. He hails from Kang'aru village in Ndia and has two butcheries in Mwea-East,” Koskei added.
Another suspect, Patrick Chomba, is being grilled, with his vehicle held at Sagana police station.
“Jacob Njagi is being held at the same police station. He was arrested on October 19, 2023 while ferrying stolen cows.”
Residents have decried a rise in cases of theft in the region saying they have been forced to spend nights guarding their livestock.
They urged police to increase night patrols and man major roads in the region to help bring an end to the illegal trade.
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