Police in Limuru, Kiambu County, have arrested seven suspects linked to alleged gang rapes and violent robberies targeting residents and visitors around the area’s scenic tea plantations and Braxton Tunnel.
The arrests followed an intelligence-led security operation targeting individuals suspected of carrying out the attacks, according to Limuru Officer Commanding Police Division (OCPD) Mary Njoki.
The suspects are accused of terrorising members of the public, particularly people visiting the area’s tea-growing zones and the Braxton Tunnel, locations known for their scenic surroundings.
According to the information provided by police, the operation is part of ongoing efforts to address security concerns and dismantle the alleged criminal network behind the reported attacks.
The arrests come amid concerns over the safety of residents and visitors in the affected areas. Police have continued pursuing leads linked to the reported incidents as investigations seek to establish the suspects’ alleged roles.
The seven suspects are expected to be arraigned in court to answer to allegations relating to gang rape and robbery with violence, subject to the findings of investigations and the decision of the prosecution.
The anticipated court proceedings will provide an opportunity for the allegations to be presented through the criminal justice process. The suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Police have urged residents and visitors to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to law enforcement officers as security operations continue.
Members of the public have also been encouraged to cooperate with authorities by sharing information that could assist investigations into the reported attacks.
Police have not provided further details of the identities of the suspects, the number of victims or the specific circumstances surrounding the alleged offences.
Police have urged residents and visitors to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities as officers continue investigations into the alleged attacks. The operation is expected to continue as authorities pursue leads linked to the reported incidents.
