NAIROBI, Kenya May 25 \u2013 Five suspects have been arrested in Kitale in connection with the vandalism of five vehicles belonging to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) during a raid at the residence of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya.<\/p>\n
The National Police Service (NPS) said the arrests were made on Saturday, following a targeted operation within Kitale town.<\/p>\n
\u201cFollowing this incident, a targeted police operation was launched within Kitale town to identify and apprehend those responsible,\u201d the NPS said. \u201cAs a result, five suspects were arrested. They are expected to face charges of malicious damage to property, among other related offences.\u201d<\/p>\n
The arrests come five days after the EACC vehicles were vandalized during the execution of a lawful search warrant at Governor Natembeya\u2019s home on May 19. <\/p>\n
The raid was part of EACC\u2019s ongoing investigations into alleged corruption and abuse of office within the county government.<\/p>\n
The NPS noted that the suspects are in custody and assisting with investigations, adding that the operation remains active as more individuals are being sought in connection with the incident.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe reaffirm our unwavering commitment to conducting a thorough and meticulous investigation to ensure this case reaches its logical conclusion and the perpetrators are brought to justice,\u201d the police service said.<\/p>\n
Governor Natembeya has not publicly commented on the incident or the EACC probe. <\/p>\n
He was charged with procurement irregularities in the County and released on a Sh500,000 cash bail.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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