Law enforcers from the National Police Service (NPS) in Nakuru County have apprehended two suspects at Mau-Narok Trading Centre, over alleged involvement in criminal activities within the area.

According to the NPS, officers from Mau Narok Police Station intercepted the duo, who had been under police surveillance for some time.

“As the National Police Service intensifies its crackdown on violent crime in Nakuru County, a significant breakthrough was recorded yesterday following a coordinated patrol operation by officers from Mau Narok Police Station,” NPS said.

NPS said that upon arrest, the suspects were found armed with concealed machetes and daggers, a clear indication of their intent to commit violent offences.

Preliminary investigations have linked the duo to a notorious criminal gang known locally as the “Men in Black”, which has been associated with a series of robberies and burglaries that have troubled residents and businesses in Mau Narok and its environs.

Officers further conducted follow-up operations that led to the recovery of a variety of household goods and a substantial number of electronic items believed to have been stolen.

This recovery resulted in the arrest of two additional suspects for the offence of handling stolen property, pointing to a wider network involved in the storage and distribution of stolen goods.

All four suspects have been processed and placed in police custody pending arraignment in court.

“The operation highlights the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing and reaffirms the National Police Service’s commitment to proactively combating violent crime, dismantling organised criminal groups, and enhancing safety and security nationwide,” NPS stated.