Police say 25 suspected gang members are in custody following a security operation in Kitale.
Police say the suspects were arrested following reports of attacks and rising insecurity in Kitale’s Premium area and neighbouring communities.
Police have arrested 25 suspected gang members during a security operation in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County.
The operation targeted individuals allegedly linked to attacks around the town’s Premium area.
Officers from Kitale Police Station launched the operation after reports of rising insecurity.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed the arrests in a statement.
According to the agency, the suspects allegedly belong to a gang linked to reported attacks.
However, police have not released the suspects’ identities or details about the alleged incidents.
Police Target Suspected Gang Activity
The operation followed reports of violence and criminal activity around Premium and neighbouring communities.
Residents had reportedly raised concerns about their safety amid alleged gang activity.
As a result, police targeted individuals suspected of involvement in the reported insecurity.
The DCI said the operation forms part of wider efforts to address security threats.
Meanwhile, the agency has not disclosed details of specific incidents linked to the suspects.
Police have also not identified victims or explained the circumstances surrounding the alleged attacks.
25 Suspects Await Court Appearance
All 25 suspects remain in police custody as officers process their cases.
Authorities expect to present them before a court after completing the necessary procedures.
For now, police have not disclosed the specific charges the suspects may face.
They have also not announced the court or date scheduled for their appearance.
The 25 individuals remain suspects and have not been convicted of any offence.
Any allegations against them must go through the judicial process before a court makes a determination.
DCI Plans More Security Operations
The arrests form part of ongoing efforts to tackle suspected gang activity in affected communities.
The DCI said police will continue intelligence-led and multi-agency operations.
Such operations aim to identify and apprehend individuals suspected of threatening public safety.
Police also plan to strengthen security in areas affected by reported criminal activity.
The latest arrests add to the security response around Premium and neighbouring areas.
Officers are expected to take the suspects to court after completing their processing.
