Police Officers from Mau Narok Police Station have apprehended four men linked to with a series of robberies and burglaries that have troubled residents and businesses in Mau Narok and its environs.

In a statement by the National Police Service on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the officer confirmed that the four were nabbed in different encounters following a coordinated patrol operation.

“As the National Police Service intensifies its crackdown on violent crime in Nakuru County, a significant breakthrough was recorded yesterday following a coordinated patrol operation by officers from Mau Narok Police Station,” NPS stated.

At the time of the operation, the officers intercepted and apprehended two persons of interest at Mau-Narok Trading Centre, who, police say, have been under surveillance for some time due to their alleged involvement in criminal activities within the area.

Upon arrest, the suspects were found armed with concealed machetes and daggers – a clear indication of their intent to commit violent offences.

Meanwhile, Officers further confirmed that preliminary investigations have linked the duo to a notorious criminal gang known locally as the “Men in Black”, which has been associated with a series of robberies and burglaries that have troubled residents and businesses in Mau Narok and its environs.

Acting on intelligence gathered during the arrest, officers conducted follow-up operations that led to the recovery of a variety of household goods and a substantial number of electronic items believed to have been stolen.

This recovery resulted in the arrest of two additional persons of interest for the offence of handling stolen property, pointing to a wider network involved in the storage and distribution of stolen goods.

All four persons of intrest have been processed and placed in police custody pending arraignment in court.

On the other hand, the National Police Service has noted that the operation highlights the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing and reaffirms the Service’s commitment to proactively combating violent crime, dismantling organised criminal groups, and enhancing safety and security nationwide.