Authorities in Narok County have taken two individuals into custody for the vandalism of a public bridge currently under construction over the Ewaso Nyiro River, as well as for the theft of metal beams from the site.
The suspects, identified as Peter Mwangi and Jane Ndung’u Mtua, were apprehended by officers from the Ntulele Police Station following reports from local residents regarding a white lorry, registration number KBY 213H, that was loading the stolen beams.
In response, the officers swiftly pursued and intercepted the lorry at the Nairegie-Enkare junction.
According to a statement released by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Friday, “The driver, Peter Mwangi, and his accomplice, Joyce Ndungu Mtua, were arrested, and both the lorry and the suspects were taken to Ntulele Police Station for processing and subsequent legal proceedings.”
The operation also resulted in the recovery of multiple structural metal beams.
Additionally, the agency issued a warning to the public, emphasizing that acts of vandalism against critical infrastructure will not be tolerated and will face stringent legal repercussions.
