Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Thika West, Kiambu County, have arrested a wanted suspect believed to be linked to cases of abduction, gang rape and a series of phone-snatching incidents reported in the area.
The suspect, identified as Crispus Mwangi Gitambi, was arrested during an intelligence-led operation in the Athena area, where detectives found him inside his rented house.
During the operation, detectives also recovered a suspected stolen motorcycle, registration number KMGS 004N, a black TVS, which is believed to have been used in some of the phone-snatching incidents.
Following his arrest, Gitambi was subjected to an identification parade and was positively identified in connection with an ongoing case of abduction and gang rape pending before the Thika Law Courts.
He was also positively identified in connection with four other robbery cases currently under investigation.
Detectives have since intensified investigations to establish the full extent of the suspect’s alleged involvement in the reported offences and to identify any other individuals who may have been involved.
The suspect is expected to be arraigned in court once the ongoing investigations are completed.
