The National Police Service (NPS) has warned against the theft and handling of electricity infrastructure amid a crackdown prompted by reports of stolen Kenya Power equipment in Nairobi.

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According to a statement issued by NPS, Kenya Power electricity meters were recovered during an operation in Lucky Summer, Nairobi, that led to the arrest of two suspects on Tuesday, September 15.

The operation was conducted by officers from Lucky Summer and Ruaraka police stations in collaboration with Kenya Power personnel, with the two suspects now being investigated over the alleged theft and handling of the electricity equipment.

“An operation targeting the theft and handling of electricity infrastructure in Lucky Summer, Nairobi, has led to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of several Kenya Power electricity meters and other assorted items suspected to have been stolen,” the statement read.

📌 What You Need to Know

The officers said they acted on information concerning stolen electricity meters believed to be in the area.

Several Kenya Power meters were recovered alongside other assorted items suspected to have been stolen, which will be presented as part of the evidence in the case.

Police are also pursuing leads to establish whether the suspects are connected to other reported cases involving stolen meters.

The operation forms part of ongoing efforts to curb the theft and illegal handling of electricity infrastructure in Nairobi.

The suspects are set to be arraigned in court on Wednesday, September 16, as investigations continue.

Police have urged residents to report suspicious activity involving electricity infrastructure through the nearest police station or the NPS reporting channels.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke