Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have successfully retrieved 20 mobile phones that were allegedly stolen from participants of the Madaraka Day celebrations at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay County.
The individuals suspected of having taken the mobile phones from the attendees have been apprehended by the DCI.
The operation to recover the phones was launched in response to numerous complaints from victims who lost their devices while large crowds gathered for the national event.
The DCI stated that the recovery and subsequent arrests were made possible through collaborative efforts between law enforcement and alert members of the community.
The DCI also mentioned that steps are being taken to ensure the recovered items are returned to their rightful owners.
Those who were robbed are encouraged to visit the Homa Bay Police Station for further assistance regarding the recovery of their phones.
