Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud has revealed how criminals dismantle stolen phones using a special gadget that erases their International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers before selling them through cross-border networks. Speaking to the media on July 29, Mohamud said criminals steal phones through burglary, theft and snatching before moving some of the devices
Dandora Phase III witnessed a major police crackdown on May 26, 2026, as officers arrested five suspects linked to a criminal network that has been terrorising residents through mobile phone snatching, robberies, and the theft of Kenya Power token meters. The Dandora Phase III operation comes amid growing concern over rising crime incidents reported by