Kenyan police foil burglary attempt, arrest suspect in Kisumu

Africa, Crime Diary

KISUMU, Kenya (NPA) — The National Police Service on Friday said officers successfully foiled an attempted burglary at Holo Trading Centre in Kisumu County, leading to the arrest of a suspect.

According to a security report issued by the service, officers attached to Holo Police Station in Kisumu West Sub-County responded to a distress call from a security guard in the early hours of Friday.

Police said that upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered a suspect on the rooftop of a building after allegedly dismantling part of the roofing in an attempt to gain entry into the premises.

The suspect, who was reportedly armed with a sword, allegedly ignored initial orders to surrender and charged at the responding officers before eventually giving up.

Police said the suspect was immediately arrested and taken into custody pending arraignment.

A sword and a metal bar were recovered from the scene and secured as exhibits, according to the statement.

The National Police Service commended the vigilance of the security personnel and the swift response of the patrol team, noting that their actions helped prevent possible loss of property.

The service also urged members of the public to continue reporting suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through emergency lines and other official reporting channels.