Police have arrested eight suspects linked to a criminal network accused of terrorising residents of Mirema Springs in Kasarani, Nairobi, through robberies and violent attacks.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), the arrests were made during an intelligence-led operation targeting a suspected gang accused of attacking members of the public using crude weapons.
The operation followed multiple reports of suspected gang members allegedly assaulting, maiming and robbing residents in the area, prompting police to intensify efforts to track down those responsible.
During the raid, officers recovered crude weapons believed to be linked to the reported criminal activities. The weapons have been secured as exhibits as investigations continue.
The eight suspects are currently being held at Kasarani Police Station as they await arraignment in court.
The arrests mark a police operation targeting reported cases of violent crime in Mirema Springs, with investigations expected to establish the individual roles of the suspects and determine whether other people were involved.
