Police officers in Garbatulla, Isiolo County, have recovered 10 stolen goats and arrested one suspect following a security operation in the area.
The National Police Service (NPS) said the recovery was made during an operation conducted by a security team deployed to trace livestock that had earlier been reported stolen.
In a statement shared on its official X account on Thursday, November 12, 2026, the Service revealed that officers from Garbatulla Police Station intercepted the animals in the Garfasa area, where they also apprehended a suspect believed to be connected to the theft.
The recovered livestock was subsequently identified by its rightful owner and returned.
“The 10 recovered animals have since been positively identified and safely returned to their rightful owner,” the NPS stated.
The suspect was taken to Garbatulla Police Station, where he remains in custody pending processing and arraignment in court.
The arrest forms part of ongoing security efforts to curb livestock theft, a crime that continues to affect communities whose livelihoods largely depend on livestock keeping.
The National Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to tackling livestock-related crimes and maintaining law and order across the country.
It also urged members of the public to work closely with security agencies by sharing information about suspicious activities that could help prevent crime and facilitate investigations.
Residents can report incidents at the nearest police station or through the emergency numbers 999 and 911. They can also contact the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) through the toll-free #FichuaKwaDCI hotline on 0800 722 203 or WhatsApp number 0709 570 000.
The service emphasized the importance of public cooperation in strengthening security and protecting property.
