Four suspects arrested over possession of ivory worth 2 million shillings

Four suspects have been arrested over possession of ivory worth an estimated Ksh.2 million shillings.

According to the National Police Service (NPS), the ivory was recovered in Makindu, Makueni County.

The four suspects were identified as 34-year-old Stephen Kitavi, 39-year-old Peter Kioko, Shadrack Kyalo Muange, 47; and Danstan Musyoka, 54.

“The suspects were found in possession of six pieces of ivory tusks weighing 6.8 kilograms,” police said.

The multi agency team comprised NPS officers from Makindu Police Station, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and their counterparts from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).

 The suspects were detained at Makindu Police Station awaiting arraignment on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

“The National Police Service takes this opportunity to thank members of the public for their cooperation on this case,” police added.