The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested two men suspected of robbing a woman of KSh1 million at gunpoint in Nandi County after tracking them to Mudete in Sabatia Sub-County.
In a statement on Friday, October 30, the DCI said the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation conducted on Thursday night, October 29.
The DCI said that the robbery occurred on October 19, 2026, at around 2:50 pm in Chemobo Village, Aldai Constituency, after the woman withdrew the money from Co-operative Bank’s Mbale Branch.
“Detectives have apprehended two suspected robbers following an intelligence-led operation in Mudete, Sabatia Sub-County, in connection with a daring robbery with violence incident in which a woman was robbed of Sh. 1M at gunpoint in Chemobo Village, Aldai Constituency, Nandi County,” stated the DCI.
The victim, accompanied by a friend, withdrew the cash to buy building materials. The money was packed in a shopping bag.
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How the Woman Lost KSh1 Million
According to the DCI, the two women boarded a matatu after leaving the bank and alighted at Shamakhokho PSV stage, where they hired a motorcycle to continue their journey to Chemobo.
Their journey was interrupted when a white Toyota Probox blocked their way on a murram road near Erusui Girls Secondary School.
Four men emerged from the vehicle, two of them armed with pistols, and confronted the women before taking the shopping bag containing the KSh1 million.
The attackers also stole another bag containing the victim’s National Identity Card, Co-operative Bank ATM card and an Itel mobile phone before escaping towards Serem Town.
Police Arrest Two Suspects
After the robbery, detectives launched an investigation and used intelligence to track down the suspected attackers.
The operation involved Serem-based detectives, officers led by the Officer in Charge of CRIB Western, DCI Hamisi, and detectives from DCI Sabatia.
Police arrested two suspects identified as Charles Alure Kutai, 54, and Hillary Akurumana, 34, within the Mudete area of Sabatia Sub-County.
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A subsequent search at Kutai’s residence led to the recovery of several items suspected to be linked to criminal activities.
The items included two pocket phones, a handcuff, ten assorted mobile phones, several Safaricom and Airtel SIM cards, a penknife, a screwdriver and several cut-out motor vehicle registration number plates.
DCI Links Suspects to Other Robberies
The DCI said the two suspects were also suspected of involvement in other similar robberies reported in the region.
Detectives are pursuing additional leads to determine the full extent of their alleged criminal activities and identify others who may have participated in the attacks.
The investigations are ongoing as police seek to apprehend the remaining suspects.
“Detectives are pursuing additional leads, with investigations ongoing to establish the full extent of their alleged criminal activities and apprehend other accomplices who may still be at large,” the DCI said.
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