Three suspects have been arrested in Nairobi’s Embakasi area after detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reportedly recovered explosives and ammunition from two houses in Tassia.
The suspects, identified as Kelvin Oluoch Obunaka, his brother Benjamin Obunaka, alias Obunaka the DJ, and Kennedy Nzau, were arrested on Friday, November 13, following an intelligence-led operation.
According to the DCI, the suspects allegedly used a leather bag to conceal some of the recovered materials before detectives tracked them down.
How DCI Detectives Arrested Two Brothers in Tassia
The first two suspects, Kelvin Oluoch Obunaka and Benjamin Obunaka, were apprehended at a residence within Tassia Stage.
The DCI said the officers acted on intelligence before arresting the two brothers.
During interrogation, the suspects reportedly led detectives to another residence belonging to Kennedy Nzau, located near Triple M Supermarket in Tassia.
A subsequent search at the second house resulted in the recovery of several explosives and ammunition.
List of Explosives and Ammunition Recovered by DCI
According to the police report, detectives recovered several items during the operation, including:
- Six CS smoke hand-thrown grenades.
- Four Model 2020 hand-thrown tear gas grenades.
- One 64mm CS hand-thrown smoke grenade.
- Three 37/38mm rifle-launched tear gas grenades.
- One 37/38mm flash-bang grenade.
- Sixteen rounds of 7.62mm blank ammunition.
The recovered materials are now part of investigations as detectives seek to establish how the suspects obtained them and what they intended to use them for.
Charges Facing the Three Tassia Suspects
The DCI said the three suspects remained in custody undergoing processing ahead of their arraignment in court.
Detectives are also investigating the circumstances surrounding their possession of the recovered materials and whether they have links to other criminal activities.
According to the charge placards held by the suspects during their arrest, the alleged offences include preparation to commit a felony, possession of ammunition and possession of explosives intended to disrupt public order.
The agency thanked members of the public for providing information that helps officers prevent crime and safeguard communities.
DCI Arrests Indian National Over KSh172 Million Gold Investment Fraud
In a separate operation, detectives arrested an Indian national over an alleged gold investment fraud involving USD 1,325,970 (approximately KSh172.3 million).
The arrest followed investigations into a complaint filed by an investor who accused the suspect of defrauding him through an informal money-transfer arrangement involving agents in Dubai and Kenya.
According to detectives, the transaction involved a promise to supply 210 kilograms of gold.
However, the complainant allegedly paid the money without receiving the gold as agreed.
Investigations are ongoing as detectives seek to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged fraud.
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