Five arrested over alleged phone theft at Jacaranda rally
NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 1 – Police have arrested five suspects accused of stealing mobile phones from members of the public during a political rally at Jacaranda Grounds in Nairobi. “The National Police Service firmly reiterates that political rallies must never be used as a platform for criminal gangs to target, harass or steal from members of the public, and we remain fully committed to maintaining law and order during all lawful public gatherings,” the NPS said.
NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 1 – Police have arrested five suspects accused of stealing mobile phones from members of the public during a political rally at Jacaranda Grounds in Nairobi.
The suspects were arrested on Saturday evening, October 31, following a swift operation by officers from Starehe Sub-County who moved in after the group allegedly took advantage of the gathering to rob unsuspecting attendees.
A search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of eight mobile phones suspected to have been stolen from people attending the rally.
The National Police Service says the suspects were placed in custody pending arraignment, while the recovered mobile phones were secured as exhibits.
In a statement, the police warned criminal gangs against exploiting political gatherings to target members of the public.
“The National Police Service firmly reiterates that political rallies must never be used as a platform for criminal gangs to target, harass or steal from members of the public, and we remain fully committed to maintaining law and order during all lawful public gatherings,” the NPS said.
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