Three suspects, including a Member of County Assembly (MCA), are now behind bars following a police operation at the Roasters area of Nairobi that led to the recovery of a Glock pistol.
The suspects, Patrick Karani, the MCA for Embakasi East Sub-County, along with Stephen Kimathi Karimoni and Stanley Njogu Irungu, were apprehended in the MCA’s office after detectives swooped in and recovered the weapon, with a magazine of 12 rounds of 9mm ammunition.
Preliminary investigations reveal this firearm was being held without a valid license.
With the Glock and its ammunition now secured as exhibits, the trio remains in custody as detectives process them in preparation for court proceedings.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations reiterates that unlawful possession of firearms poses a significant threat to public safety and warns that those found in breach of firearms laws will face the full force of the law.
The three suspects remain in police custody as detectives finalize investigations and prepare to arraign them in court.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) stated that illegal possession of firearms remains a serious threat to public safety and warned that individuals found violating firearms laws would face legal action.
The arrests come amid ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to curb the illegal possession and circulation of firearms within the country.
