Kericho: Suspected gangster arrested, pistol recovered
Police are holding a robbery with violence suspect linked to a gang that has been terrorizing locals in Kericho.
Mogotio police commander Felicien Nafula said a firearm was recovered from the suspect identified as Viliano Ruto.
"A vehicle being used by the suspcts, registration number KDL 714P, was towed to the police station," police added.
The suspects had fled from Kituro towards Mogotio-Molo River-Eldama Ravine road but abandoned the vehicle following a tyre burst.
"One suspect, who had fled on foot was arrested and his pistol, serial number 710788, recovered. It was loaded with two rounds of ammunition," officers added.
The suspect will be arraigned once investigations are complete. Meanwhile, a search for his accomplices is ongoing.
Mogotio police commander Felicien Nafula said a firearm was recovered from the suspect identified as Viliano Ruto.
"A vehicle being used by the suspcts, registration number KDL 714P, was towed to the police station," police added.
The suspects had fled from Kituro towards Mogotio-Molo River-Eldama Ravine road but abandoned the vehicle following a tyre burst.
"One suspect, who had fled on foot was arrested and his pistol, serial number 710788, recovered. It was loaded with two rounds of ammunition," officers added.
The suspect will be arraigned once investigations are complete. Meanwhile, a search for his accomplices is ongoing.
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