A prime suspect linked to a series of robberies in Buuri East, Meru, has been apprehended.
Fredrick John Mwenda was arrested by detectives from Buuri East, in collaboration with officers from Kathare Police Station. Acting on a tip from residents, the officers raided his hideout in Maili Tano village, Ruiri Rwarera location.
“Upon a thorough search of the premises, the officers discovered a Sterling assault rifle, serial number 001422, with its buttstock missing and barrel shortened,” said the DCI.
Additionally, they recovered 18 rounds of 5.56 mm ammunition and a magazine wrapped in a nylon bag, concealed in a basin full of clothes.
Mwenda is in custody and undergoing processing ahead of his arraignment.
