A robbery with violence suspect has been arrested by the patrol officers in the Weitemere area in Nyeri county.
The suspect,35, was arrested on Tuesday after a tip-off from the public leading to a manhunt that flushed him from his hideout.
The suspect is set to be arraigned at a court in Nyeri.
The man is accused of violent robberies, peddling, mugging and phone snatching.
"Upon search, the man who has spent several years in various lock up facilities was found with 12 sachets of heroin, 9 rolls of bhang, a machete and two kitchen knives tucked in his person, the police said.
The police further said that the suspect has been involved in various attacks reported in the area since his release from prison in December 2023.
''The ex-convict has been remanded at King'ong'o prison without the option of a bail following his criminal record,'' the police said.
More to follow..
