Three notorious gang members arrested in Mlolongo, Machakos

Mololongo: Three suspected assailants were apprehended near Corporative Bank in Mlolongo, Machakos County.

They were intercepted after assaulting and robbing a woman identified as Lucy Nyaboke.

Upon spotting police officers, they hastily fled into a waiting vehicle which was later blocked by the police.

The trio, resisting arrest, engaged in a physical altercation with law enforcement, resulting in injuries to three officers.

According to a police incident report from Mlolongo Police Station, PC Okari sustained a swollen right eye, a cut on the side of the head, and a dislocated right hand. PC Kyalo suffered a swollen right leg near the knee, and PC Ndungu reported chest pains.

The suspects, identified as John Maina Kinuthia (27), Alex Mutinda Mutuku (30), and Julius Owino Okoth (26), were found in possession of various items.

These items include assorted digit and letter stickers for altering number plates, a bunch of assorted keys, ten master keys along with a grinding file, eight mobile phones of different models, three crowbars, one hook, and a machete.

The victim, Ms. Nyaboke (33), was robbed of her Oppo A20 phone, Sh11,000 in cash, a wristwatch, and a purse containing her identification documents, including her ID, ATM card, Huduma number, and NHIF card, which are yet to be recovered. She sustained injuries to her face and hands during the attack.

The accused individuals will face charges including robbery with violence, assaulting police officers/resisting arrest, preparation to commit a felony, and possession of suspected stolen property.

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