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Six Arrested Over Robbery With Violence in Vipingo

Kelvin Kibet

By Daily Report KE | Updated October 1, 2026

Six suspects were arrested in Vipingo, Kilifi County, during an investigation into a violent robbery and burglary reported in Mtwapa on January 28, 2026, according to police accounts.

Quick Facts

  • The arrests followed an intelligence-led operation in Vipingo.
  • Police said the investigation was connected to a robbery and burglary reported in Mtwapa.
  • Officers reported recovering mobile phones, identity cards, bladed weapons, cannabis and cash from two locations.
  • Detectives obtained custodial orders to continue investigations before arraignment.

How the Arrests Were Made

Police said three suspects — Mustafa Majeza Juma, Bubbline Kitsao Kazungu and Abdul Mwatondo Matano — were arrested at a residence in Vipingo after detectives traced a group they believed had gone into hiding.

A search of the first residence reportedly yielded six mobile phones, eight national identity cards bearing different names, two Somali swords, two pangas and a cash-bail receipt. Investigators said the receipt was linked to a separate attempted robbery with violence case involving an outstanding warrant.

Second Location and Additional Arrests

Police said information obtained during questioning led detectives to another location, where three more suspects — Swale Mwarauka, Mohammed Juma and Hamisi Rama — were arrested.

At the second location, officers reported recovering 18 large rolls of cannabis sativa, a weighing scale and KSh7,000 in cash. Police described the cash as suspected proceeds of crime; that claim remained an allegation pending investigation and any subsequent court process.

What the Court Process Means

The six suspects were taken to Mtwapa Police Station, and detectives secured 14-day custodial orders to complete investigations. A custodial order allows investigators additional time while a suspect remains in lawful custody; it is not a finding of guilt.

The suspects were entitled to the presumption of innocence unless and until a court determined otherwise.

Source and Verification

This report is based on a Directorate of Criminal Investigations account reported by Citizen Digital on February 7, 2026. Daily Report KE has retained attribution to police for claims that had not yet been tested in court.

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Kelvin Kibet

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