5 persons of interest nabbed in Kisumu over vandalised Kenya Power cables
By Kiprono Keileb, October 22, 2025Police in Kisumu have arrested five persons of interest linked to the vandalism of Kenya Power cables following a successful operation in the Kager Aredo area.
In a statement issued by the National Police Service (NPS) on X posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the arrests were made after residents of Gita area and officials from the Kisumu Kenya Power office raised concerns over rising cases of power cable vandalism that had left many homes in the dark.
“Following complaints from residents of Gita area and the Kisumu KPLC office regarding the vandalism of power cables, officers from Gita Police Station Tuesday, October 21, 2025, acted on a tip-off from the public,” the statement reads
Acting on the intelligence, officers launched a raid at a house in Kager Aredo, where they arrested the five individuals and recovered what police described as a large bundle of electric cables.
According to the police statement, bundles of electric cables were recovered. “They mounted a raid on a house in the Kager Aredo area, arresting five suspects and recovering a bundle of electric cable measuring approximately 600 metres in length,” the statement reads
The recovered cables are believed to have been cut from active power lines, resulting in disruptions to the electricity supply in parts of Kisumu.
The statement further noted that the five were escorted to the station for formal processing and will be arraigned in court.
“The suspects were escorted to the station for processing and subsequent arraignment in court. The cable was secured as an exhibit,” the statement added.
The National Police Service commended members of the public for their continued cooperation with security agencies in the fight against vandalism and other criminal activities.
“The National Police Service appreciates the continued collaboration from the public in combating criminal activities,” the statement concluded.
Power infrastructure vandalism has been a growing concern in various parts of the country, often leading to prolonged blackouts and costly repairs.
The latest operation highlights how community intelligence continues to play a key role in curbing such crimes, as police and residents work together to protect vital installations.
The five individuals remain in custody as investigations continue