ARREST OF HIGHWAY ROBBERS

Detectives from Rabai Sub-County have arrested three suspects connected to a notorious highway robbery gang that has been terrorising truck drivers along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway.

Thanks to a timely tip from alert members of the public, detectives launched a targeted operation in Mabirikani area, culminating in the arrest of Juma Ali, Hamisi Juma, and Benedict Chirodo, who are believed to be part of a larger criminal group known for terrorising truck drivers near Bonje area of Mazeras Township.

Upon their arrest, investigators recovered several items, including currency from different countries, two pairs of military boots, fourteen rolls of bhang, thirty-two pieces of mug glass, mobile phone chargers, two bales of carrier bags, and an HCL computer keyboard. This haul is linked to multiple cases filed at Mazeras police station, showcasing the gang's broad criminal activities.

The suspects are currently in custody, undergoing processing before their court appearance. The recovered items have since been secured as exhibits in the ongoing investigation.

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