Three suspects have been arrested after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) recovered several grenades and 16 rounds of ammunition from a house in Tassia, Embakasi, Nairobi County.
In a statement on Friday, November 13, the DCI said the recovery followed an intelligence-driven operation in which detectives first arrested two brothers, then were led to a second house where they found the items.
“A brown leather bag concealing an alarming cache of explosive devices and ammunition has landed three suspects in police custody following an intelligence-driven operation in Tassia, Embakasi,” stated the DCI.
How DCI Recovered the Grenades and Ammunition
Embakasi detectives arrested Kelvin Oluoch Obunaka and his brother, Benjamin Obunaka, alias Obunaka the DJ, at a residence in Tassia Stage.
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The two then led detectives to another house belonging to Kennedy Nzau, near Triple M Supermarket in Tassia, where officers searched the premises.
The DCI said the search uncovered a brown leather bag containing six CS smoke hand-thrown grenades, four Model 2020 hand-thrown tear gas grenades and one 64mm CS hand-thrown smoke grenade.
Detectives also recovered three 37/38mm rifle-launched tear gas grenades, one 37/38mm flash-bang grenade and 16 rounds of 7.62mm blank ammunition.
“Acting on credible leads, Embakasi detectives trailed and arrested Kelvin Oluoch Obunaka and his brother, Benjamin Obunaka, alias Obunaka the DJ, at a residence within Tassia Stage,” the DCI stated.
Crime Scene Investigation detectives documented the scene, and secured the recovered items as exhibits for further forensic examination.
The three suspects remained in police custody pending arraignment as detectives investigated how they came into possession of the materials, their intended use and whether they were linked to other criminal activities.
“The DCI appreciates members of the public for their continued cooperation in sharing credible information,” the agency said, adding that such information helps prevent crime, disrupt criminal activities and safeguard communities.
Indian National Arrested at JKIA Over 210kg Gold Deal
Earlier, detectives arrested an Indian national at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) over an alleged gold investment fraud involving more than KSh172 million.
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DCI identified the suspect as Maheshbhai Rameshbhai Bhadra, who was arrested moments after arriving in Nairobi from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
In a statement on November 13, DCI said the arrest followed an investigation into a complaint by an investor who accused the suspect of defrauding him of USD 1,325,970 (approximately KSh172.3 million).
“Detectives based at the Nairobi Region Criminal Investigation Office have arrested an Indian national in connection with a gold investment fraud involving USD 1,325,970 (approximately KSh 172.3 million),” DCI said.
Investigators said the money was sent through an informal Hawala money-transfer arrangement involving agents in Dubai and Kenya.
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A proposed purchase of 210 kilogrammes of gold formed the basis of the complaint. The investor allegedly paid for the precious metal but never received it.
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