Kamulu, Nairobi – In a meticulously coordinated early morning operation, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives have recovered five suspected stolen motor vehicles from a homestead in Kamulu. The operation, conducted by a joint team of CRIB hawkshaws from Nairobi Regional Headquarters, DCI Buruburu, and Kenya Police Service officers from Kamulu Police Station, led to the arrest of the prime suspect, Salesio Njagi Kiura.
The operation was launched following a theft report on June 10, 2024, referred to DCI Buruburu. The report detailed the theft of a car, registration number KDJ 366C, a Toyota Ractis, which was stolen from Umoja Innercore in Nairobi. The vehicle’s owner reported that it was missing shortly after parking it in the area.
Acting on gathered intelligence, the DCI and police officers swiftly moved to Kamulu along Josna Road, targeting the residence of Salesio Njagi Kiura. Upon arrival, the officers discovered the reported stolen Toyota Ractis in the process of being dismantled within the suspect’s compound. The operation not only confirmed the presence of the stolen vehicle but also uncovered four additional vehicles suspected to be stolen.
The recovered vehicles include a blue Mazda Demio with registration number KCW 831N, a silver Toyota Ractis with registration number KDB 216T, a silver Suzuki Mira with registration number KDB 308P, and a white Toyota Passo with registration number KCW 346L, whose original color was blue.
The discovery of these vehicles highlights the extent of the car theft syndicate’s operations and the efficiency of the joint law enforcement task force. The scene was meticulously documented by Buruburu CSI detectives to preserve evidence. Subsequently, all the recovered vehicles were towed to Buruburu Police Station, where they will undergo further forensic analysis.
Salesio Njagi Kiura, the suspect, has been taken into custody and is currently assisting the authorities with their investigations. The arrest and recovery of the stolen vehicles are expected to shed light on the broader network involved in the car theft ring, with potential further arrests anticipated.
The successful raid underscores the importance of intelligence-led policing and the cooperation between various law enforcement agencies in curbing crime. The DCI has reiterated its commitment to tackling organized crime and ensuring the safety and security of the public. They have also urged vehicle owners to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities promptly.
This operation marks a significant breakthrough in the ongoing efforts to dismantle car theft syndicates in Nairobi and its environs, bringing a sense of relief to the victims of such crimes.
