Detectives in Kisumu County have arrested a suspected serial robbery suspect and recovered a G3 rifle believed to have been used in a string of violent crimes across the region.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says the operation was carried out by local detectives supported by officers from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) and the Operations Directorate.

“Detectives…have arrested a suspected serial robbery suspect and recovered a G3 rifle linked to multiple robberies across Kisumu and Kakamega counties,” the DCI stated.

Authorities noted that the suspect’s identity has been withheld pending an identification parade. He is believed to have been working with accomplices who are still at large.

“The suspect…is currently in custody and being processed for arraignment. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining members of the gang and recover another missing firearm,” the agency added.

Investigations have linked the recovered rifle to the February 27, 2026 raid on Nyalenda Police Patrol Base, where several officers and a civilian were injured and two G3 rifles stolen.

The suspect is also tied to multiple robberies, including a March 17 attack in Arena Phase 4 Estate within Kisumu Central, where a gang stole electronics and other valuables.

In a separate incident on March 9 at Duka Moja Shopping Centre in Kakamega South Sub-County, the suspect and accomplices reportedly robbed a business of cash, phones, and a laptop.

Detectives further linked the group to another robbery in Kajulu, where they allegedly used the same firearm to break into a shop.

Following coordinated investigations, officers recovered the rifle and a suspected getaway vehicle.

“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations reaffirms its commitment to pursuing criminal networks and ensuring public safety,” the statement read.