The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers have apprehended four persons of interest in Kisumu East Sub-County, leading to the recovery of a Jericho pistol, thanks to a timely tip-off from vigilant members of the public.

Responding to the tip-off, the officers conducted a targeted raid on a house within the Manyatta “B” slums of the Mbeme area and caught the four men. Upon interrogation, the persons of interest led officers to another hideout where officers recovered a Jericho pistol fitted with a magazine loaded with 14 rounds of ammunition.

“Investigations have since revealed that the recovered firearm had been stolen from a police officer during the burial of the late Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga. The suspects are currently in custody, undergoing processing pending arraignment,” the statement of DCI said on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Operation Maliza Uhalifu

Elsewhere, in a bid to disarm the public, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has confirmed that 285 firearms and more than 2,000 rounds of ammunition have been surrendered in the Kerio Valley.

While speaking on Saturday, October 4, 2025, Murkomen said the move marks a turning point in the government’s bid to end banditry in the North Rift. He further noted that the initiative aims to silence guns in the valley and restore normal life. He commended former bandits who handed over the weapons, saying they had embraced peace and were ready to reintegrate into society.

“We commend the reformed bandits who accepted our olive branch and have since surrendered firearms. The government will support them through a comprehensive anti-radicalisation and reintegration programme to ensure they fully return to productive community life,” he said.

The CS also hailed the nationwide  Operation Maliza Uhalifu initiative for restoring calm in several troubled areas and for using sports to promote dialogue and unity among communities.

“Operation Maliza Uhalifu has recorded remarkable success in silencing guns and restoring peace in the Kerio Valley region,” he said at the time. He urged local leaders to keep supporting the security initiative and stressed the importance of reconciliation for sustainable development.