Detectives from Dandora and Shaurimoyo have arrested a murder suspect in an operation that also led to the recovery of a firearm and suspected stolen property.
In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the suspect, Peter Kimani, also known as Kim, was arrested along Gallole Street in Eastleigh.
Officers recovered a Retay Falcon pistol, a live 9mm hollow point round and a spent cartridge of the same calibre from him.
Detectives also seized a red Boxer motorcycle, registration number KMGT 530S, which is believed to have been stolen.
The DCI said Kimani is currently in custody as investigators complete processing ahead of his arraignment in court.
In a separate incident, detectives in Kisauni Sub-County arrested two suspects linked to the murder of Stephen Opello, which occurred on November 22, 2025, in Chembani, Mtopanga. The suspects were identified as Julius Otieno Mageta, also known as Junior, and his alleged accomplice, Mohammed Omar Hamisi, also known as Babu.
According to the DCI, the two suspects were tracked down and arrested after members of the public provided crucial information that led officers to their hideout. Investigators said the suspects attacked Opello and left him with serious injuries. He was rushed to Coast General Hospital by members of the public but later died while undergoing treatment.
The DCI said the two suspects are also in custody and are being processed ahead of their appearance in court.
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