Police nab one, recover stolen electronics in Mtwapa operation
By Kenneth Mwenda, November 9, 2025Police officers in Mtwapa, Kilifi County, have arrested a person believed to be behind a series of thefts in Mtwapa Township. The arrest followed an intelligence-led operation conducted by officers from Kilifi South Sub-County.
During the operation, police recovered several items, including assorted television sets, a computer CPU, and a pressure cooker. The recovered electronics have been secured as evidence as investigations continue. The person remains in police custody and will be arraigned once the investigations are complete.
In a statement posted on X on Sunday, November 9, 2025, the National Police Service (NPS) thanked members of the public for their cooperation, saying such tips have been crucial in solving recent crimes.
“National Police Service appreciates the public’s continued cooperation in sharing actionable information, which supports ongoing crime prevention operations,” the statement read.
The NPS also urged residents to remain alert and report any suspicious activity through their toll-free hotlines.
Highway robbery crackdown intensifies
The Mtwapa arrest came on the same day police in western Kenya captured two persons of interest linked to a spate of robberies along the Eldoret–Malaba Highway.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the two were arrested following a stealthy operation by officers from Matete and Webuye Police Stations. The pair are believed to be part of a gang that has been ambushing motorists during late-night hours, robbing them of valuables and leaving travellers traumatised.
Following days of surveillance, detectives moved in and arrested the suspects before they could stage another attack. Upon interrogation, the duo led officers to their hideouts along River Nzoia and Nabuyola Village, where police recovered a cache of stolen goods.
The recovered items included three 6kg gas cylinders, assorted electronics, and vehicle batteries believed to have been taken from motorists along the busy highway. The DCI said the arrests marked an important step in curbing rising highway crime in the region.
Police have called on motorists to be cautious, especially when travelling at night, and to report any suspicious incidents immediately. Both operations underline ongoing efforts by Kenyan law enforcement agencies to tackle theft and robbery cases across the country.