Detectives from Kayole Police Station have apprehended a suspect connected to the armed robbery that disrupted a women’s chama meeting at a salon in Saika, Nairobi, on July 26, 2026.
The arrest followed an intelligence-driven operation in Korogocho, according to a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) released on August 4, 2026. The suspect is believed to have acted alongside another individual who remains at large.
Details of the Robbery
Investigations reveal that the two assailants entered the salon armed with a pistol. They targeted a group of women attending their regular chama gathering, forcibly taking Ksh50,000 in cash and several mobile phones before fleeing.
Surveillance footage captured one suspect brandishing a pistol and demanding valuables, while the accomplice stood at the entrance. The gunman escaped on a motorcycle parked outside shortly after the robbery.
Recovery and Ongoing Investigations
- Police recovered the motorcycle used during the robbery.
- Two knives believed to be linked to the incident were also seized and secured as evidence.
- The arrested suspect is being processed for court arraignment.
- Efforts to apprehend the second suspect continue.
No physical injuries were reported during the incident.
