Three persons of interest have been arrested following an intelligence-led operation that led to the recovery of two firearms and several other items in Nyangoto, Kuria West Sub-County, Migori County.

In a statement on Saturday, July 4, 2026, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said detectives from Migori, supported by officers from Kuria West, acted on credible intelligence and raided a hideout where they recovered two pistols and five rounds of 9mm ammunition.

“An intelligence-led operation in Migori has led to the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of two pistols in Nyangoto, Kuria West Sub-County,” DCI said.

“Acting on credible intelligence, detectives from Migori, backed by officers from Kuria West, swooped on the suspects’ hideout, recovering two pistols and five rounds of 9mm ammunition.”

Other items recovered

Police also recovered a Subaru Impreza, three motorcycles, three welding machines, two grinding machines, a water pump, power cables and eight assorted mobile phones believed to be linked to the suspects.

The persons of interest are currently in police custody undergoing processing ahead of their arraignment in court.

“The three persons of interest remain in police custody undergoing processing pending arraignment. Meanwhile, the recovered items have been detained as exhibits,” the DCI said.

Firearms surrendered

This comes days after the National Police Service confirmed that a multi-agency security team has received two illegal firearms and ammunition voluntarily surrendered by members of the public from Angata Barrikoi in Narok County.

In a statement on Monday, June 29, 2026, NPS said the surrender was part of ongoing multi-agency security operations aimed at restoring peace, improving public safety and removing illegal weapons from communities affected by insecurity.

“The recovery of the firearms contributes significantly to reducing the threat posed by illegal weapons, preventing their potential use in criminal activities, and fostering a safer environment for residents to pursue their daily socio-economic activities without fear,” NPS stated.

Police have also confirmed the recovered cache included one AK-47 rifle, a magazine and three rounds of ammunition in Tana River county, all of which were secured as investigations and administrative procedures began.