Kisumu: Two women arrested in Awasi, firearm recovered

Police in Awasi, Kisumu County have arrested two suspects in connection with the possession of a firearm.

Detectives from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau and their counterparts from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Nyando; arrested Sharon Auma and Nancy Atieno Obura.

The arrests came after Sharon Auma drew attention by posting a photo on WhatsApp of herself brandishing a Canik pistol.

Acting on the alarming post, detectives quickly moved in and apprehended Sharon in Awasi town.

Upon interrogation, Sharon revealed that the weapon was located at a rented two-bedroom house belonging to her friend and co-accused, Nancy Atieno Obura.

A subsequent search of the residence uncovered the Canik pistol cleverly concealed in clothing–wrapped within a basin under the bed–along with an empty magazine.

Additionally, officers recovered a fake motorcycle number plate bearing the number KMGG 805M.

Both suspects are now in custody, undergoing processing pending their arraignment.

Authorities continue to pursue additional leads to apprehend more individuals linked to the possession of the firearm.