Three individuals were taken into custody on Friday while attempting to sell a rifle to an unaware buyer in the Songot area of Lokichoggio, Turkana County.
The trio approached a buyer, offering an AK47 rifle with an empty magazine when undercover officers intervened.
Authorities reported that the suspects include a 19-year-old and two others who are both 20 years old.
At the time of recovery, the weapon lacked a serial number, according to police. The suspects are being held at a local police station as investigations continue into the weapon’s origin and their intentions.
Police aim to determine if these individuals have been involved in similar activities before. Illegal firearms in the area have been linked to rising banditry incidents.
Recent operations have reportedly reduced such attacks, according to statistics. This situation has contributed to slower development and increased fatalities overall. The government has intensified efforts to combat this issue.
