- DCI detectives have arrested Obed Makori, a suspect linked to a viral video showing a violent robbery in Parklands, Nairobi
- Makori was apprehended along the Northern Bypass after detectives acted on intelligence linking him to the incident
- Police recovered a firearm reportedly dropped during the robbery as detectives continue searching for the suspect's accomplices
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Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a suspect captured in a viral video showing a group of men violently attacking and robbing a member of the public in Parklands, Nairobi.
Source: Facebook
The suspect, identified as Obed Makori, was arrested along the Northern Bypass following an intelligence-led operation by detectives from Gigiri who had been pursuing leads linking him to the incident.
According to the DCI, the robbery involved several suspects who allegedly assaulted the victim, stole his valuables and fled the scene.
How was the Parklands robbery suspect arrested?
During the incident, Makori reportedly dropped a firearm, which was subsequently recovered by police and secured as an exhibit.
The suspect had remained at large following the robbery, evading arrest until detectives tracked him down during the latest operation.
"During the incident, the suspect dropped a firearm, which was recovered by police and secured as exhibit. After the incident, the suspect remained at large, evading arrest until the latest operation brought his run to an end," DCI said.
He is currently in custody undergoing processing ahead of his arraignment in court.
Meanwhile, detectives are pursuing additional leads to identify, track down and arrest the suspect's accomplices, who remain at large.
What DCI said about the arrest
The DCI reiterated its commitment to pursuing violent offenders, disrupting criminal networks and ensuring that suspects involved in attacks against members of the public are brought to justice.
The agency also urged members of the public to share information that could assist investigations, assuring informants that they could report anonymously.
Anyone with information about criminal activities can contact the DCI through its toll-free number, 0800 722 203, or WhatsApp number 0709 570 000
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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