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In a major security breakthrough, Kiambaa Sub‑County law enforcement officers have arrested a 26‑year-old man, Stephen Igogo Kariuki, suspected of masterminding a series of violent robberies in the Rweno and Kiambaa areas of Kiambu County. The arrest followed a public tip-off and culminated in a raid on his hideout, where officers also recovered a Retay Falcon pistol allegedly used in several heists. Radio47+2The Star+2
Kariuki was cornered by detectives in a residential compound in Mifereji, Ruaka, after intelligence from community members pointed police in his direction. K24 Digital Once in custody, he led officers back to his house, where a detailed search revealed the unregistered Retay Falcon gun hidden in a chicken shed. National Police Service+2The Star+2 The firearm, recovered without ammunition, has since been forwarded to the National Forensic Laboratory for ballistics testing as authorities investigate its possible links to dozens of reported crime scenes. Citizen+1
Local residents have reacted with relief at the arrest, saying Kariuki’s alleged reign of terror kept whole neighborhoods on edge. The Star The National Police Service has praised the role of community cooperation in helping crack the case, emphasizing how vital public-initiated intelligence has become in dismantling violent crime networks. K24 Digital Meanwhile, DCI officials say Kariuki will be formally charged once investigations conclude, promising to hold him accountable for the alleged robbery spree. K24 Digital
Looking ahead, the police hope this arrest will send a strong message to other would‑be criminals in Kiambu County. With the forensic analysis of the recovered weapon still underway, detectives are urging anyone with information about other violent robberies in the region to come forward. The Star+1 They also stress that continued collaboration between the public and law enforcement will be key to keeping the pressure on crime and restoring long-term security in hotspot areas.