Mtwapa Robbery: 6 Robbery Suspects Arrested After CCTV Captures Their Faces

• Six suspects linked to Mtwapa robbery and robbery were arrested after DCI detectives tracked them using CCTV footage
• The operation started with the arrest of Mustafa Majeza Juma, Bubbline Kitsao Kazungu, and Abdul Mwatondo Matano.
• Their interviews led the police to Swale Mwarauka, Mohammed Juma, and Hamisi Rama, and showed how the criminal gang was connected
• Police found evidence linking the suspects to previous crimes, including a cash bail receipt related to an attempted robbery

Residents of Kilifi – Mtwapa residents can now breathe a sigh of relief after the police arrested six suspects linked to a robbery and robbery incident.

Their shock arrests followed disturbing CCTV footage that captured the faces of the criminals during one of their robberies.

How did the DCI arrest the Mtwapa gang?

The arrest, confirmed by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) on Friday, February 6, came almost a week after the incident rocked the coastal city on January 28.

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Detectives from Kilifi South Sub-County, working with intelligence, quickly took action to remove the suspects from their hideouts in Vipingo.

The first group of suspects, identified as Mustafa Majeza Juma, Bubbline Kitsao Kazungu, and Abdul Mwatondo Matano, were arrested after an extensive operation in a private residence.

Police found numerous items believed to be linked to multiple crimes, including six mobile phones, eight different national ID cards, two Somali swords, two swords, and a cash bail receipt in the name of Mustafa Majeza Juma.

Investigators noted that the receipt was linked to a case of attempted robbery and violence for which Juma had an active arrest warrant.

While under interrogation, the three led the suspects to other accomplices, leading to the arrest of Swale Mwarauka, Mohammed Juma, and Hamisi Rama in the second hideout.

A search of the area revealed 18 large rolls of marijuana, a weighing scale, and KSh7,000 in cash, which are reported to be the proceeds of criminal activity.

“All six suspects were taken to the Mtwapa Police Station for processing and later brought to court. Makachero was given a 14-day detention order to complete the investigation, while the authorities tighten the ropes against violent crimes and ensure that the suspects face the full force of the law,” said the DCI.

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Asher Omondi:

“Please give them food. This is hunger.”

Wandy Wangary:

“They look dangerous.”

Beatrice Oketch:

“See those who have gone down the bad bumps on the head.”

Phin Eas:

“Who has seen ka fun sa hako what you stole surely did to you.”

Sandra Minayo:

“Wamekonda come to Hawa, they are trying to enter the house even if the door is closed.”

Wangai Mugo:

“Now they are stealing, are they the Omokes or the Bomokes?? Weeeh!”

The Mtwapa robbery is part of a worrying trend of violent crime across the coast, which has prompted a swift response from law enforcement.

According to a statement from the National Police Service (NPS), the attack involved a shop owner being attacked by armed men, an incident captured on CCTV which proved to be crucial in tracking down the suspects.

Elsewhere, the NPS highlighted a crime in Tononoka Mombasa where two suspects were arrested after attacking a security guard with crude weapons.

“The National Police Service is strong in dealing with crimes of any kind under the law. We thank the public for providing useful information, showing the power of social cooperation in protection,” the NPS statement read.

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Authorities have urged Kenyans to report suspicious activities through local police stations or through the toll-free numbers 999, 911, and 112, or anonymously through #FichuaKwaDCI on 0800 722 203 or WhatsApp 0709 570 000.

Has the crime rate gone down?

Elsewhere, Kenya recorded its first drop in criminal cases in five years, with offenses falling below 100,000, according to the 2024/2025 Annual Administration of Justice Report.

Data released during the launch on November 10 showed that cases fell from 105,000 in 2024 to 98,000 this year.

However, theft, assault, and drug-related crimes remained the most reported offenses across the country.

The report showed progress in reducing crime but pointed to growing concerns about police misconduct, with incidents rising from 203 to 242.

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