Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters have successfully seized a Browning pistol from a notorious gang of three members who have been terrorizing the public at Ogembo market in Kisii County.
While on duty in Kisii County, the detectives received crucial information about three criminals on a red motorbike (registration number KMGK 292Z) planning to rob an M-Pesa shop in the area. The officers strategically positioned themselves, anticipating the arrival of the suspects.
As the officers moved to intercept them, the gang members opened fire and fled in different directions. The detectives bravely retaliated, fatally injuring one of the robbers during the shootout.
The remaining two criminals managed to escape by plunging into a nearby river, aided by its murky depths. Despite this setback, the officers’ search of the incapacitated robber led to the recovery of a Browning pistol with a defaced serial number and one live round of ammunition.
Efforts to track down the two fugitives, who escaped with gunshot wounds, are ongoing. Authorities are confident that it is only a matter of time before the remaining gang members are apprehended and brought to justice.
The successful operation has been lauded for its strategic execution and the bravery of the detectives involved, reaffirming the DCI’s commitment to combating crime and ensuring public safety in Kisii County.
