Four suspects, including two interdicted police officers, have been arraigned at the Makadara Law Courts over alleged involvement in a criminal syndicate operating along the Thika Superhighway.

🇰🇪 Breaking It Down

According to police, the suspects were arrested in Kasarani on Tuesday, September 22, after detectives accused them of obtaining Ksh15,000 from a member of the public through alleged extortion.

One of the officers was a constable attached to Kahawa Sukari Police Station, while the other was attached to Railways Police Station before their suspension.

They appeared in court alongside two civilians, who investigators identified as their alleged accomplices.

📌 What You Need to Know

Detectives alleged that the group posed as serving police officers while using a grey Toyota Allion to target members of the public.

Police have linked the suspects to alleged incidents reported along the Thika Superhighway and in areas including Kasarani, Kahawa, Githurai and Mwihoko.

Investigators at Ruiru Police Station have also connected the alleged syndicate to attacks targeting customers leaving banks.

In one incident captured on CCTV, a group allegedly followed a man from a bank to a petrol station in Kahawa Sukari before breaking his vehicle window.

The attackers reportedly made away with more than Ksh100,000 after smashing the window using a specialised tool.

Detectives said the alleged crimes were carried out during the day and involved tactics they believe were consistent with knowledge of police operations .

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke