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Two police officers arrested over seizure of 2,658 ammunition in Laikipia

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By Waweru Wairimu | Tuesday, April 23, 2024

The two officers have been suspended from the National Police Service, Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome said in a press release.

Two senior police officers have been arrested in connection to last week's seizure of 2,658 rounds of ammunition at a home in Minjore, Laikipia County.

Chief Inspector Joel Warui Githaiga and Police Constable Martin Murimi from Anti-Stock-Theft Unit Sondu Camp are suspected to be part of a syndicate allegedly involved in the sale of ammunition to criminals.

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Detectives on Monday sought four more days to finalize investigations before the officers, alongside a couple; Josphat Maina Karanja and Teresiah Wairimu from whose home the ammunition were recovered last Wednesday, take a plea.

The four will be charged before Kibera Law Courts on Friday.

The two officers have been suspended from the National Police Service, Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome said in a press release.

He further cautioned Kenyans against unauthorized purchase, possession, manufacture and sale of firearms and ammunition.

"Report any such activities to the nearest police station or through police toll-free numbers 999, 911, 112," Koome said.

The IG vowed stern action against any officer involved in unethical conduct like the sale of ammunition, regardless of their rank.