Police in Marsabit have recovered an illegal assault rifle and arrested a suspect during a security operation to nab suspects of a murder incident in Kargi location, Loiyangalani sub-county.
Marsabit county criminal investigations officer (CCIO) Luka Tumbo said an AK 47 rifle loaded with 10 rounds of ammunition was recovered during the raid at Manyatta Ngolop.
The contingent comprising personnel from the quick response unit (QRU), regular national police service and the directorate of criminal investigations (DCI) led by the CCIO had staged a stingy operation at the village following a tip off on the whereabouts of the suspects.
The suspects are wanted in connection with the murder of an elderly woman on allegations of being a witch which occurred on February 18, this year.
Mr Tumbo said the much-sought suspects however managed to escape but a 30-year-old man found within the manyatta with the illegal firearms was arrested and escorted to Marsabit Central police station.
“The operation bore some fruits because we managed to recover an illegal assault rifle and 10 bullets,” said the CCIO, adding that the suspect would be arraigned in court for the offence.
Marsabit Acting County Commissioner David Saruni praised the officers for what he termed as a commendable job and urged them to sustain the fight against crime.
Saruni cautioned members of the public against continued possession of illegal firearms as those caught will be firmly dealt with in accordance with the law.
The administrator added that the manhunt for the suspects behind the heinous act was on and appealed to the residents of Kargi to cooperate with the authorities by giving useful information that could lead to their arrest.
By Sebastian Miriti
