Isiolo: The police yesterday seized 158 rounds of live ammunition and a cache of military gear at a roadblock in Isiolo, resulting in the arrest of four suspects.

The operation took place at Hospital Junction along the Marsabit-Isiolo road at few hours past midnight of November 27, where officers flagged down a Mitsubishi Fuso lorry.

Upon searching the vehicle, officers discovered a concealed brown bag containing 142 rounds of 7.62×39mm ammunition, commonly used in AK-47 rifles, and 16 rounds of 9mm ammunition, typically used in pistols.

Additionally, the bag contained a rifle cleaning kit, two pairs of military boots, a ground sheet, a military CamelBak, military trousers, and tactical and combat shirts.

The suspects, identified as Arako Abdullahi (the driver), Ali Hussein 28, Udheifa Yusuf Garre 20, and Khalid Abdi Rashid Garre 18, were immediately taken into custody.

Both the lorry and the suspects are now detained at Isiolo Police Station as investigations continue into the source and intended destination of the ammunition and gear.

The police are expected to provide further details as the investigation unfolds.