Seven suspects in Naivasha gang busted with toy pistol used in robberies
The suspects – Patrick Handi, 45, David Muchina, 34, Grace Wanjiru, 33, Erick Kabiru, 32, Hassan Jamal, 32, Christopher Kimani, 30, and Ronny Muturi, 30 – were apprehended following a tip-off from the public.
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives in Naivasha on Sunday recovered a toy pistol after arresting seven members of a criminal gang linked to a string of robberies in the area.
The suspects – Patrick Handi, 45, David Muchina, 34, Grace Wanjiru, 33, Erick Kabiru, 32, Hassan Jamal, 32, Christopher Kimani, 30, and Ronny Muturi, 30 – were apprehended following a tip-off from the public.
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They were arrested in Naivasha town aboard a Mazda Demio, registration KCS 384B, which police suspect was used in their criminal activities.
The toy pistol that the Naivasha gang used during robberies. (Photo: DCI Kenya)
A quick search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a Retay Falcon Pistol, concealed under the car’s rear left seat, which police say was used by the gang members to intimidate unsuspecting Kenyans and rob them of their valuables.
“Upon a quick search, their weapon of choice, a sneaky Retay Falcon Pistol, was recovered concealed under the rear back left seat,” said the DCI in a statement on X.
“Although the pistol is designed not to fire live rounds and to be as harmless as a toy, it was the gang’s secret weapon.”
The suspects remain in police custody pending arraignment.
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