NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 21 – Detectives have arrested three suspected armed robbers believed to be linked to the robbery at Chaiiwali Restaurant in Westlands earlier this month, recovering two pistols and ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in Githurai, Kiambu County.

📻 Breaking It Down

The operation, conducted by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Headquarters on Monday evening, targeted a sixth-floor apartment at Sucasa Apartments along ACK 6th Street in Mwiki, where the suspects were believed to be hiding.

According to police, the suspects attempted to flee after detecting the officers’ presence, climbing down the rear side of the building in a bid to escape.

The attempted escape drew the attention of members of the public, prompting officers to fire warning shots into the air before the suspects were apprehended.

📌 What You Need to Know

The three suspects were identified as Edison Mukama, also known as Musa Abdul, a 22-year-old Rwandan national, Adens Kikanga, 25, and John Njuguna Githinji, 25.

Police said a female suspect escaped during the operation and remains at large.

Following the arrests, investigators were led to another residence in the Manguo area of Githurai Kimbo, believed to have been occupied by Musa Abdul.

During a search, detectives recovered a Mini Beretta pistol loaded with three rounds of 9mm ammunition and a Retay Falcon pistol fitted with a magazine containing five rounds of 9mm ammunition.

Investigators believe the firearms were used in a series of robberies across Nairobi and its surrounding areas.

Preliminary investigations have linked the suspects to the armed robbery at Chaiiwali Restaurant along General Mathenge Road in Westlands on July 4, during which two armed men robbed patrons before firing shots into the air as they escaped on two motorcycles.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya