- Makachero thwarted a planned robbery in Kitengela targeting a senior military officer, exposing a suspected insider-linked criminal network
- Six suspects were arrested in a coordinated operation after days of surveillance and intelligence gathering
- Items found at the scene raised questions about the group’s plans and possible links to other crimes
A carefully planned robbery targeting a senior army officer in Kitengela collapsed after the police swooped in and arrested six suspects.
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Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) disrupted the scheme following an intelligence-led operation that uncovered a criminal network serving Kenya Defense Forces personnel and civilian partners.
Authorities said the operation began on Monday, March 23, after officials received credible information about an imminent attack.
How did DCI prevent organized robbery in Kitengela?
The suspects were immediately placed under close surveillance, with detectives monitoring their movements and preparations prior to the planned robbery.
On the day of the attempted robbery, the group arrived at the target location in a black Toyota Harrier, with a Toyota Ractis parked nearby with the driver waiting.
A woman got out of the Harrier and approached the main gate, pretending to find a way in. Unbeknownst to them, the guards had already secured the area.
Officers quickly moved in, arresting the woman on the spot before emergency teams seized both vehicles, leading to the arrest of five other suspects.
Who were the suspects arrested during the failed robbery?
Those arrested include Charles Kiio Matata, sergeant of KDF who lives in Kahawa Garrison, David Ng’aa Mwangangi, a civil engineer working in Kahawa Garrison, and Samuel Agango Odoyo, a KDF officer who is currently being held.
Others are Alex Mumo Kisilu from Umoja, Richard Mwania Muasya from Tala, and Stella Nzuki Mweni from Umoja Inner Core.
A search of the scene revealed items believed to have been prepared for the robbery, among them KDF guerrilla uniforms, military boots, a spear, a nail hammer, a knife, a pair of pliers, and several mobile phones.
Investigators have attended the scene and launched further investigations to determine the full extent of the group’s activities, including possible links to other criminal activities.
“The scene has been addressed, and investigations are ongoing to determine the full scope of the organization’s activities and possible links to other criminal events. The DCI has reaffirmed its commitment to breaking organized crime networks and ensuring that all individuals involved in criminal activities, regardless of their circumstances, are brought to justice,” the investigative agency said in a statement.
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