Police are seeking 14 days to detain five officers who are facing allegations of illegal possession and trafficking of firearms and ammunition.

The five officers — Charles Lotira Ekidor, Ileli Cyrus Kisamwa, Samson Muriithi Mutongu, Wesley Sang, and Paul Kipketer Tonui — were arraigned before the Milimani Chief Magistrate’s Court following their arrest on September 26, 2025, in Eldoret and Nairobi.

The arrests were carried out during a sting operation conducted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Operations Support Unit.

According to an affidavit filed by Corporal Hillary Kimuyu, the officers were allegedly found in possession of a Remington Rand pistol, model No. 1911, serial No. 1364434, nineteen assorted magazines, and various rounds of ammunition. The items are suspected to be linked to cross-border trafficking activities.

Preliminary investigations suggest that some of the officers may have been involved in the sale of ammunition at the Lokichogio market, a well-known black-market hub located near the Kenya–South Sudan border.

The prosecution has opposed the release of the suspects on bail, arguing that they could interfere with witnesses, tamper with evidence stored in official armouries, or obstruct ongoing efforts to trace their accomplices.

The court also heard that two of the officers allegedly transported ammunition from the central stores in Nairobi, while another was responsible for delivering it to Lodwar.

One of the suspects is believed to have been the custodian of the keys to the armoury where the recovered ammunition was stored.

The magistrate is expected to rule on the detention application after considering submissions from both the prosecution and the defence.