Kisumu: Police detain five over vandalism and theft of electricity cables

Police in Kisumu East sub-county have detained five suspects believed to be responsible for vandalism and theft of Kenya Power electricity cables, following complaints from local residents.

Acting on a tip-off, police conducted a raid in Kager Aredo area within Gita, where they apprehended the five individuals in their hiding place.

The suspects attempted to escape on foot but were overwhelmed by a large police presence, which subdued and arrested them.

During the operation, police recovered approximately 600 meters of vandalized electricity cables.

The suspects include Stephen Okok Ngeso, aged 30; Kevin Omondi, aged 29; Fredrick Onyango Mboo, aged 30; Joseph Otieno Juma, aged 34; and Ayub Ochieng Odhiambo, aged 20.

They are currently detained at Gita police station pending their arraignment.