Police in Kiambu intensify surveillance to combat possible entry of terrorist gangs to Nairobi

In a major security operation, police officers in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, have arrested seven suspects in connection with the recovery of stolen police weapons. According to county police leadership, the raid followed intelligence linking the suspects to firearms looted during the June 25 Gen Z protests. The recovered cache includes an AK‑47 rifle, an anti‑riot gun, and assorted police gear — weapons that were allegedly stolen from Dagoretti Police Station during the unrest. Radio47+2Kenya Times+2
The arrests were confirmed by Kiambu County Police Commander Dorris Kemey, who said officers tracked down one suspect following a tip about a suspicious bag being carried at a local bar in the Gahui area. Kenya Times The operation then extended to a residence in Njuki-Kirigu, where more weapons and police equipment were located. Kenya Times+1 These weapons are believed to be part of the four firearms reported missing after the attacks on Dagoretti and Gachui police posts earlier this year. Kiambu Tv+2Kenya Times+2
The news of the arrests has drawn considerable public attention. In court, prosecutors revealed that the seven suspects face a range of charges, including robbery with violence, illegal possession of firearms, and related offenses tied to the protests. Uzalendo News Meanwhile, Commander Kemey emphasized that the investigation is ongoing: although two firearms were recovered, authorities are still searching for the remainder. Radio47+1 The county and national police have appealed to the public to continue sharing information — especially any clues that could lead to the recovery of missing weapons.
Looking ahead, law enforcement officials say they are ramping up efforts to clamp down on arms proliferation, particularly following politically volatile events. The successful operation in Kikuyu may mark a turning point in restoring confidence in security agencies, as authorities seek to assure residents that stolen arms will be recovered and those responsible held to account.