Three suspects arrested over wines and spirits robberies in Kajiado, Kiambu, Nairobi

The Directorate of Criminal investigation (DCI) says it has dismantled a robbery syndicate accused of terrorizing wines and spirits traders across Kajiado, Kiambu and Nairobi counties.

Police said the gang carried out coordinated surveillance and targeted attacks, robbing outlets of cash and alcoholic stock before distributing the stolen goods through an organized network.

The alleged mastermind, Peter Muhia Njenga, was arrested in Nakuru County after weeks of forensic tracking and surveillance.

Two suspected accomplices: John Mugo Nderito, believed to be a key distributor of stolen consignments and Elisha Njeri Katito, allegedly linked to vehicles used in the operations were arrested in Ruiru and Juja respectively.

Authorities recovered assorted alcoholic products bearing traders’ unique identification marks.

Victims from Ongata Rongai and Karen have since identified some of the recovered property at Kikuyu Police station.

Forensic experts are analyzing CCTV footage to support the prosecution’s case.

The suspects remain in custody pending arraignment as investigations continue.