DCI detectives have arrested 14 suspects accused of obstructing Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) from conducting official duty in Trans-Nzoia.
The suspects have also been accused of causing amage and stealing at the residence of Trans Nzoia County Governor.
“Investigations into the violent incident that occurred during which officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) were unlawfully obstructed while carrying out their official duties have yielded significant progress.
The multi-agency team comprising local law enforcement officers in Trans Nzoia West augmented by detectives from DCI Headquarters Operations Unit, conducted an operation that led to the arrest of 14 suspects connected to acts of malicious damage and stealing at the residence of Trans Nzoia County Governor.
The arrested suspects are Leon Ikua, Brian Mutonyi, James Maina, Churchil Ambula, Chirispus Kingara, Joseph Kakanja, Daniel Kanyingi, Levy Kiprotich, John Kamau, Benjamin Bukhala, Lavingtone Kipkemboi, Isaac Nyongesa Wanyonyi Wasike, Tonny Wafula Wasike and Ismael Juma. All have been taken to custody pending arraignment.
The operation is ongoing, with efforts currently focused on apprehending additional suspects, including financiers, facilitators, and ring leaders behind the incident.” said DCI
