NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 24 — Security agents from Mombasa’s Inuka Police Station on Saturday apprehended a suspected member of a criminal gang during a routine patrol in the Shonda area.
Police said that the officers encountered four gang members armed with machetes during the patrol.
A chase ensued, resulting in the arrest of one suspect identified as Ibrahim Juma Maulidi, alias Ibra.
He was found in possession of a machete during the arrest.
Further investigations led to the recovery of a second machete and a jacket resembling a military uniform.
The suspect is scheduled to be arraigned in court on November 25, 2024.
He faces charges of preparation to commit a felony and being in possession of government property.