Detectives nab gang linked to murder, robbery with violence in 3 counties
By Cynthia Lodite, February 21, 2026Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have apprehended a criminal gang linked to a murder and a series of robberies with violence.
In a statement by the DCI on the official X account on Friday February 21, 2026, the detectives confirmed that that gang has been targeting wines and spirits outlests.
According to the detectives, the targeted areas include Kajiado, Nairobi, and Kiambu counties.
“Following a recent surge in armed robberies targeting wines and spirits outlets across Kajiado, Nairobi, and Kiambu counties, detectives have arrested key suspects believed to be behind the spate of attacks,” DCI said
The detectives further revealed that upon the arrest, the gang was armed with crude weapons, had been terrorising traders, stealing cash and stock, and in some cases leaving behind a trail of destruction and tragedy.
Hence, acting on intelligence leads, a joint team of detectives drawn from DCI Headquarters’ Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) and the Operations Directorate conducted coordinated operations in Ruiru and Juja, where two suspected ringleaders were apprehended at their hideouts.
Nakuru hideout
On the other hand, a third person of interest was traced in Nakuru, where detectives recovered three motor vehicles a black Toyota Voxy, a white Toyota Voxy, and a sky-blue Toyota Raum.
At the time of the recovery, the Officers found the vehicles loaded with assorted alcoholic beverages believed to have been stolen.
“A third suspect, also believed to be a notorious criminal, was arrested in Nakuru. During the operation, detectives recovered three motor vehicles — a black Toyota Voxy, a white Toyota Voxy, and a sky-blue Toyota Raum — all loaded with assorted alcoholic beverages suspected to have been stolen,’ DCI noted.
The hawkshaws also recovered various shop-breaking tools believed to have been used to force entry into targeted premises, sisal ropes used to restrain guards and watchmen, and assorted sisal bags suspected to have been used to transport the stolen liquor.
“The three ruffians are currently in police custody, awaiting an identification parade and further processing ahead of their arraignment in court. Their identities will be revealed once the identification process is complete,” DCI stated.
Meanwhile, Investigations are ongoing as detectives pursue other members of the criminal network while affirming its steadfast commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all Kenyans to conduct their businesses without fear.