Police Recover 321 Mobile Phones, Laptops In Kayole Raid

Police in Nairobi have arrested two suspects and recovered hundreds of stolen electronics during an operation in Kayole.

Officers from Embakasi Police Station, acting on intelligence, tracked a stolen iPhone 15 to the Mihang’o area in Kayole Sub-County. The operation led them to Breeze Point Apartments on Turin Court, where the suspects were arrested.

A search at the property uncovered 321 assorted mobile phones, seven laptops, mobile phone covers, laptop chargers, an LG music system, and two speakers, in addition to the stolen iPhone.

“The suspects have been arrested and are in custody awaiting processing and arraignment. All recovered exhibits have been secured at the same facility,” police said in a statement.

The National Police Service (NPS) praised members of the public for providing information that aided the operation.

“We commend the public for the crucial information, as well as the swift coordination between the Kayole and Embakasi officers, which led to the successful arrests and recovery,” NPS added.