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Detectives have arrested a suspect linked to a violent robbery in Parklands, Nairobi, in which a member of the public was attacked and robbed of valuables.
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a suspect linked to a violent robbery in Parklands, Nairobi, in which a member of the public was attacked and robbed of valuables.
In a statement on Wednesday, October 21, the DCI said the suspect, identified as Obed Makori, was apprehended along the Northern Bypass following an intelligence-led operation.
"Detectives from Gigiri have arrested a suspect captured in a viral video alongside his accomplices violently attacking a member of the public and robbing him of his valuables before fleeing the scene in Parklands, Nairobi," the statement read.
According to detectives, a firearm was dropped during the robbery and subsequently recovered by police as part of the investigation into the incident.
"During the incident, the suspect dropped a firearm, which was recovered by police and secured as exhibit," the statement added.
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The DCI said Makori had remained at large following the incident, evading arrest until detectives tracked him down in the latest operation.
"After the incident, the suspect remained at large, evading arrest until the latest operation brought his run to an end," the statement further read.
The suspect is in custody as detectives continued pursuing additional leads to identify, track down and apprehend his accomplices, who remain at large.
This comes days after police arrested five suspects following a disturbance and violence that disrupted the first-anniversary commemoration of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga at Migwena Cultural Grounds in Bondo.
In a statement on Friday, October 16, the DCI said part of the crowd became rowdy during the event, prompting police officers to intervene and restore order.
"At the ceremony, a section of the crowd turned rowdy prompting officers to move in swiftly and restore order before the situation could spiral out of control," the statement read.
The DCI identified the five suspects as Daniel Odhiambo, Gabriel Aloo, Felix Ochieng, Jerry Okello and Edwin Matongo.
Police also recovered several weapons during the arrests, raising concerns about the nature of the violence witnessed at the event.
"Upon arrest, officers recovered a machete, a sword and a knife, among other weapons," the statement added.
The five suspects remain in police custody as officers process them ahead of their arraignment in court.
