The National Police Service (NPS), in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, confirmed that the man was apprehended following ongoing operations targeting organised criminal networks in the region.
According to the NPS, the individual is linked to the coordination of criminal groups operating in different areas of Trans Nzoia and the facilitation of illegal activities associated with the networks.
Police said the operation forms part of intensified efforts to identify individuals believed to be behind criminal activities threatening security in the county.
Police pursue accomplices
The NPS confirmed that the apprehended individual remains in police custody as officers undertake the necessary processing ahead of his arraignment.
Investigations are also underway to establish the full extent of the criminal network and identify other individuals believed to be working alongside him.
Police have intensified efforts to trace and apprehend additional persons of interest connected to the group’s operations.
However, the NPS did not disclose the man’s identity, the specific criminal activities under investigation or the exact location where he was apprehended.
NPS issues warning
The National Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling organised criminal networks and protecting residents from insecurity.
Authorities said officers will continue pursuing intelligence leads to identify individuals involved in criminal activities and bring them before the courts.
The NPS also urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by sharing information that could help prevent crime.
Members of the public have been encouraged to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the toll-free emergency numbers 999 and 911.
Alternatively, residents can contact the Fichua Kwa DCI hotline on 0800 722 203 or submit information through WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.
Investigations into the criminal network remain ongoing.
