Major Breakthrough: Police Recover Over 50 Stolen Motorbikes in Eldoret

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“Through our investigations, our officers managed to recover 59 motorbikes and 35 dismantled engines in a garage located in Kapsoya estate on the outskirts of Eldoret town,”

By Jessica Nyaboke

Police detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have arrested four prime suspects in Eldoret, where they recovered more than 50 stolen motorbikes from a garage.

Confirming the incident, Uasin Gishu County Police Commander Benjamin Mwanthi stated, “Acting on a tip-off from a member of the public, our officers also recovered 35 engines dismantled from some of the stolen motorbikes.”

Mwanthi informed the press that after stealing the motorbikes, the suspects would remove the tracking systems to avoid detection before dismantling the body parts for spare parts.

According to the Police Commander, this suspected cartel has been operating between Eldoret town and neighboring counties in Kenya. “Through our investigations, our officers managed to recover 59 motorbikes and 35 dismantled engines in a garage located in Kapsoya estate on the outskirts of Eldoret town,” he added.

The police had been monitoring the theft syndicate for the past month and succeeded in apprehending the suspects following a tip-off from one of the victims and members of the public. The suspects are currently held at the central police station.

A large number of boda boda operators gathered at the Eldoret Police Station yard, where the recovered motorbikes were stored, hoping to identify their stolen motorcycles.

Police officers had a challenging time controlling the operators, who came from various estates on the outskirts of town. The police had called upon members of the public whose motorbikes had been stolen to present themselves at the Eldoret police station with verification documents to identify the stolen bikes displayed at the yard.

Joseph Lokai, one of the boda boda riders in Eldoret town, successfully identified parts of his motorbike, including the tank, mudguard, and frame. His motorbike was stolen on June 21 at around 2 pm from his home. Lokai mentioned that the robbery incident had significantly inconvenienced his work and led to additional expenses. He appealed to the authorities to eliminate unknown motorbike dealers and allow transactions only with verified sellers.

Meshack Kipchumba, another motorbike rider, also recognized his bike, despite attempts to alter its appearance by adding color and changing parts. His motorbike was stolen at home during a rainstorm at around 10 pm. The suspect was traced and apprehended after one of the riders identified the number plate on another motorbike.

“We urge those who may have lost their motorbikes through this syndicate to visit the Eldoret Police Station with documents to help identify some of the recovered motorcycles and engines,” noted Mwanthi.

 

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