By Tajeu Shadrack Nkapapa
Directorate of Criminal Investigations detectives drawn from Coast Regional Headquarters have arrested two individuals believed to be behind a spate of robberies while wielding pangas and using a motorcycle as their mode of transport.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has reported that Mohammed Ibrahim Shaban, aged 22, and Abdulaziz Ali Ogutu, aged 19, were arrested at their hideout in Utange village, where they were strategizing for their forthcoming attack.
“The duo is believed to be behind a series of panga attacks including a violent robbery resulting in a fatal incident on July 18, 2024. They are also linked to three separate robberies on September 14, 2024, in Majengo, Makupa and Tononoka,” the DCI said in an X post.
The DCI searched their residence and recovered various items they had been using for the robbery.
“A search of their residence resulted in the recovery of several items including 1 panga, 3 knives, 2 assorted mobile phones, two backpacks, and an ID card belonging to Yusuf Amani Yusuf among other items,” the DCI said.
The Director of Criminal Investigations extends his sincere appreciation to members of the public for their unwavering support in the fight against crime and sends a stern warning to would-be criminals that no resources will be spared in the fight against their unlawful ways.