Police in Garissa are reportedly holding four armed male suspects, four firearms, nineteen (19) rifle magazines, about 500 rounds of ammunition and several mobile phones that were nabbed during their arrest today at Nuno, Garissa County; The National Police Service NPS reports.
According to NPS, this was made possible because of swift action by NPS Officers from Garissa Police Station in collaboration with Border Police Unit which led to the interception of a white vehicle make Toyota Probox at Nuno area.
Those who were on board were 4 male namely Yussuf, 40; Ali, 39; Ahmed, 29; and Abdullahi, 38 all donning military gear, each armed with an AK-47 rifle and with hundreds of ammunitions.
Also recovered were a balaclava,ballistic helmet,a knife and a machete.
Police says the motor vehicle is detained, and the four are cooling their feets at the police station awaiting arraignment in Court, as investigations continue.
The operation was made possible following a tip of from members of the public to which, police thanked.
“The National Police Service would like to appreciate members of the public that tipped the Officers with the information which led to the success of this operation.”
