By Lauryne Akoth
The National Police Service (NPS) made four arrests following a photo of three suspected carjackers making rounds on social media.
According to the NPS, the trio, whose pictures have been making rounds on social media, are suspected gang members wreaking havoc on residents in Mlolongo, parts of Nairobi and Machakos towns They were arrested on January 14th, 2024, following the theft of a motor vehicle in Machakos.
“An investigation has revealed that the suspects namely George Maloba Osokho, Martin Nyamai, Edward Rogova Mudachi, and Morris Muli Lumumba have a previous criminal record of October 28, 2023, within Makueni Kwa Kathoka area, charged at Machakos Law Courts vide CF 440/770, 2023 for robbery with violence,” read a statement issued by the NPS.
The unit asserted that on 16th February 2023, DCI Kathonzweni requested a production order for the suspects to be charged with murder and robbery in Kathonzweni, which was granted. They were then charged at Makueni Law Courts on 20th February 2024 for robbery with violence.
However, they entered pleas of innocence and were detained at Makueni main prison. In a statement issued by the National Police Service, they assert that the three are also members of a syndicate.
“Investigations also suggest that they are part of a syndicate operating between Nairobi, Mlolongo, Machakos, Makueni and across the Kenya-Tanzania border where stolen/robbed/ hired vehicles are sold/disposed of.”
According to the NPS investigations, the syndicate employs tactics such as renting vehicles for weddings or engagements from companies with no intention of returning them. The cases are pending in courts in Makueni and Machakos.
Following their arrest, the National Police Service issued a statement on their X page saying, “The National Police Service remains committed to the multi-agency security cooperation, community-police engagement, and serving Kenyans selflessly with utmost dedication.”