Wanted terror suspect arrested in Nyeri, found with heroin sachets, bhang and machetes

Moses Kinyanjui
By Moses Kinyanjui March 07, 2024 07:59 (EAT)
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Wanted terror suspect arrested in Nyeri, found with heroin sachets, bhang and machetes

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Police in Nyeri County on Wednesday apprehended a wanted suspect linked to cases of violent robberies, peddling, mugging, and phone snatching.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reported that Peter Ndiritu Ndirangu alias Kimaitho, 35, was flushed from his hideout in Weitemere area after residents tipped off officers of his whereabouts.

Kimaitho was found with 12 sachets of heroin, 9 rolls of bhang, a machete and two kitchen knives upon search.

The DCI added that he was released from prison in December 2023 but has since been implicated in various attacks reported at Weitemere, Majengo, Kiawara and Blue Valley areas of Nyeri.

"The ex-convict has been remanded at King'ong'o prison without the option of bail following his criminal record," said DCI.

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