The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed the arrest of six suspects in connection with a highway robbery.

In a statement released on December 25th, 2025, detectives said that the suspects were apprehended by Law Enforcement Officers.

A complainant was traveling from Mbumbuni to Muuani when a group of people attacked him and robbed him.

“Six suspects have been apprehended by Law Enforcement Officers in connection with a highway robbery in Mbumbuni, in Mbooni East Sub-County,” said DCI.

How One Victim Was Attacked

The victim was traveling from Mbumbuni to Muuani using a Probox and upon reaching Sofia Shopping Centre in Muuani, they were attacked by unknown people on a motorcycle and others by the roadside.

The front windscreen was hit, and a toy gun was displayed, and as a result of this incident, the victims sustained head injuries, among others.

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They were robbed of cash, among other valuables.

“The case is based on a report by a complainant who was travelling from Mbumbuni to Muuani on board a Probox. On reaching Sofia Shopping Centre in Muuani, they were ambushed by a group of people, some on a motorcycle while others lurked by the roadside,” DCI explained.

Detectives added, “The gang hit the front windscreen using a shaving machine while displaying a toy gun, causing the driver to pull over. They were attacked and sustained head injuries before being robbed of their cash and other valuables.”

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How Suspects Were Nabbed

The police officers from Mbumbuni Police Station launched a manhunt that eventually resulted in the arrest of Richard Muthoka, Mwenda Mutuku, Alex Musembi, James Musembi, Kevin Kioko, and Dennis Mambo.

Officers also recovered a handbag of the complainant, a toy pistol from one of the suspects, Mwenda Mutuku, after search from the houses of two suspects.

The suspects are now in custody, undergoing processing pending arraignment.

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Toy gun, six suspects among other valuables. PHOTO/DCI X