3 Arrested As Kisumu Police Launch Operations On Gangs
3 Arrested As Kisumu Police Launch Operations On Gangs
This follows complaints of increased violent crimes targeting both pedestrians and business owners.
Nyanza Regional Head of Police Patrick Tito said they have mapped several places to target in the operations.
He added that they have also profiled some of the criminals behind some of the incidents, and efforts to trace them are ongoing.
“We have also recovered dozens of suspected stolen gadgets including mobile phones in the operations and we hope to crack the cases,” he said.
On Sunday, three suspects who have been waylaying members of the public and robbing them of valuables along Kisumu – Nairobi road near CFAO center were arrested by undercover officers drawn from Kasagam Police Station.
Oblivious of a sting operation to end their reign of terror, the trio who were part of a five-man gang pounced on the officers using an array of crude weapons, too late to realize they had carried the wrong weapons in a battle of guns.
Outsmarted, three of the five obeyed orders to surrender, dropping their weapons as the other two scooted off like terrified warthogs, police said.
Having been identified, the latter are being hotly pursued amidst calls to surrender at the Kasagam station.
One of the suspects was injured during the arrest missing and is in hospital undergoing treatment police said.
The area has been experiencing a slight increase in crime amid police operations to contain the same.
And as December festivities approach, the government has rolled out security strategies designed to guarantee safety and curb criminal activities nationwide, amidst heightened political activities.
The strategy, championed by the Ministry of Interior, hinges on community-driven solutions and a strengthened multi-agency coordination framework. It brings together faith-based organizations (FBOs), village elders, Nyumba Kumi groups, local police, and National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) led by chiefs and their assistants.
Faith-based organizations are expected to play a pivotal role by fostering reconciliation, healing, and forgiveness, particularly amid increased political activities centered on ethnic groupings and regional alliances.
Interior Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo says the plan is to ensure there is a collective responsibility in safeguarding communities.
“We cannot overemphasize the importance of unity in securing our neighborhoods,” Omollo said. “By fostering teamwork and breaking down barriers between agencies, we ensure a seamless and effective approach to crime prevention.”
The government has placed particular focus on youth, identified as especially vulnerable to crime and substance abuse during the holiday season.
He said community activities, such as football tournaments and neighborhood engagements, are at the core of this initiative.
3 Arrested As Kisumu Police Launch Operations On Gangs
