GARISSA: Police in Garissa have detained a 70-year-old woman suspected of harboring dangerous criminals involved in violent robberies in Burburis, Garissa sub-county.
Habiba Yusuf is believed to be sheltering and protecting two notorious criminals: 38-year-old Isaac Muhumed, also known as ‘Jografia,’ and his 30-year-old accomplice, Muhumed Barre Hussein.
The two suspects; Isaac Muhumed and Muhumed Barre together withassorted crude weapons and other things police found in their possession Pic DCI
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the successful operation was conducted by a multi-agency team acting on a tip from the public.
During the raid, officers confiscated materials and weapons believed to be used in the criminal activities.
“Upon raiding their hideout, law enforcement officers unearthed a treasure trove of incriminating evidence, including an AK-47 rifle with serial number A082674 and six rounds of ammunition, 12 mobile phones, and two knives, among other damning items,” said the DCI in a statement released to the media.
The trio was escorted to Garissa Police Station for processing and is pending arraignment on Monday.
