Policeman arrested in Ruaka over unauthorised possession of firearm

By Stanley Kimoru 

A police officer was arrested in Ruaka following a tip-off from the public regarding his unauthorised possession of a firearm.

A Glock pistol and ammunition were recovered during the arrest.

According to a police report filed at Gigiri Police Station under OB 37 & 38/10/4/2025, a combined team of officers from the National Police Service (NPS) in Gigiri Sub-County launched a swift operation after receiving intelligence that a man, believed to be a police officer, was in possession of an unauthorized firearm.

According to police, the officers traced the suspect to Ruaka.

There, they recovered a Glock pistol bearing serial number EP-I6114911, loaded with two rounds of 9mm ammunition.

"Subsequently, the team contacted the suspected officer and arranged a meeting in Gigiri. The suspect complied and was immediately apprehended and taken to Gigiri Police Station for further interrogation," read part of the report.

He identified himself as No. 100227 Corporal Fred Mwela Chebai, who claimed to be attached to Sololo Police Station in Marsabit County.

However, he was unable to provide a credible explanation for how he acquired the firearm in question.

He was placed under custody pending further investigations.