Police arrested five suspects over alleged phone theft during a rally at Jacaranda Grounds.
Police recovered eight suspected stolen phones after arresting five suspects at the Nairobi political gathering.
Police arrested five suspects over alleged mobile phone theft at a Jacaranda rally in Nairobi. Officers from Starehe Sub-County carried out the operation on Saturday evening, October 31.
Police allege the suspects took advantage of the political gathering to steal phones from members of the public. During a search, officers recovered eight mobile phones suspected to belong to people attending the rally.
Police warn against theft at Jacaranda rally
Following the arrests, the National Police Service said officers held the five suspects in custody pending arraignment. Police also secured the recovered phones as exhibits in the case involving alleged theft from rally attendees.
In its statement, the service warned criminal gangs against using political gatherings to target members of the public. It stressed that rallies must not become opportunities for gangs to harass attendees or steal their property.
The service also reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining law and order during all lawful public gatherings. Its warning followed the operation at Jacaranda Grounds and the recovery of the eight suspected stolen phones.
