Meru: Suspect behind string of robberies arrested, firearm recovered

Police officers in Buuri East, Meru County, have arrested Fredrick John Mwenda, a suspect linked to a series of robberies in the area.

Acting on a tip-off from local residents, the police on Friday raided Mwenda’s hideout in Maili Tano village, Ruiri Rwarera location.

During the search, officers recovered a sterling assault rifle with a missing buttstock and a shortened barrel.

Additionally, they found 18 rounds of 5.56 mm ammunition, and a magazine wrapped in a nylon bag, concealed in a basin of clothes.

Mwenda has been taken into custody and is currently being processed awaiting arraignment.