Wanted suspect 'The Axe Man' finally arrested

Police have arrested a 54-year-old suspected criminal believed to be behind a string of violent robberies in parts of Kiambu and Murang'a Counties.

Simon Gitonga, alias 'The Axe Man', was apprehended on Thursday by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations' (DCI) Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau unit who were supported by police officers from Imenti North and Murang’a County.

"The 54-year-old man who is a serial offender has been on the run and has a warrant of arrest issued by the Thika law courts, for his arrest," the DCI said in a statement.

Gitonga, who was found in possession of a well-sharpened machete, will remain in police custody pending legal action.