Police recover illegal firearms in Isiolo crackdown
By Cynthia Lodite, April 7, 2026Police Officers from Isiolo County have recovered four firearms in a collaborative multi-agency operation in the Lowangila and Ariemet areas of Isiolo County.
In a post by the National Police Service on the Official X account on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the Service announced that the firearms were recovered on Easter Monday.
“Police officers, working collaboratively with other security agencies in a multi-agency approach, yesterday successfully recovered four firearms during a meticulous intelligence-led operation conducted in the Lowangila and Ariemet areas of Isiolo County,” NPS said.
The recovered weapons included two G3 rifles, one M16 rifle, and one AK-47 rifle alongside the four rifles were four magazines and ammunition.
At the same time, the National Police Service has confirmed proper documentation of the firearms and security pending further police action
“The recovered weapons include two G3 rifles, one M16 rifle, and one AK-47 rifle, along with four magazines and ammunition. The recovered firearms have been documented and secured pending further police action,” NPS added.
The National Police Service has further urged members of the public to continue supporting security efforts by sharing information on illegal firearms and criminal activities.
Turkana crackdown
The Isiolo incidents come weeks after Police in Turkana County recovered illegal firearms as the security agencies stepped up the crusade against crime, curbing the proliferation of illicit weapons in the area.
Taking it to their social media handles on Monday, March 9, 2026, the National Police Service (NPS) confirmed that the firearms were voluntarily surrendered on Sunday, March 8, 2026, as part of the continuing security crackdown.
Operation Maliza Uhalifu, a multi-agency operation to bring peace to the county and improve security in the neighbouring areas that have, in the past, has been plagued by banditry and armed crimes.
“Operation Maliza Uhalifu continues to record progress in enhancing security within Turkana County through coordinated multi-agency efforts.
“The operation brings together key security stakeholders who continue to work collaboratively to combat crime and curb the proliferation of illegal firearms. Yesterday, two more firearms were surrendered, demonstrating growing cooperation between security agencies and the communities in the region,” NPS stated.