Police in Nyeri have arraigned a wanted suspect notorious for violent robberies, peddling, mugging, and phone snatching after he was arrested in a security operation yesterday by patrol officers at the Weitemere area.
Peter Ndiritu Ndirangu alias Kimaitho, 35 was arrested after concerned citizens tipped the police of his presence in the area, leading to a scrupulous manhunt that flushed him from his hideout.
Upon search, the jailbird who has spent several years in various lock-up facilities was found with 12 sachets of heroin, nine rolls of bhang, a machete, and two kitchen knives tucked in his person.
Since his release from prison in December 2023, the known but slippery suspect has been implicated in various attacks reported at Weitemere, Majengo, Kiawara, and Blue Valley areas of Nyeri.
The ex-convict has been remanded at King’ong’o prison without the option of bail following his criminal record.
Police have been ordered to conduct countrywide operations targeting gangs terrorizing residents.
