A 17-year-old police imposter has been arrested after being nabbed allegedly conning clients in Nakuru Town.
Speaking to the press on Sunday, May 30, Nakuru Town East Sub-county Police Commander Ellena Kabukuru disclosed that the minor was in the company of a 26-year-old colleague.
The two were reportedly found in possession of several military gear including jackets and handcuffs.
Upon interrogation, the duo directed the police to a private household in Mwaniki Estate in Nakuru where additional equipment was recovered.
"They were [found] with a police jacket and handcuffs, impersonating police officers.
"When we interrogated them they led us to a private residence in Mwariki Estate, where we recovered an assortment of military items including uniforms, military boots, handcuffs, smoke jackets and berets," stated the Sub-County Commander.
The two were also found with a motorcycle they used to carry out the patrols.
Kabukuru further noted that a third suspect who owned the house in which the military equipment was recovered, escaped and a police hunt has been mounted against him.
"We are pursuing him. We will catch up with him. Those arrested are in custody, helping police with investigations which may lead to arrest of more suspects," she added.
This comes as police continue to battle increased insecurity incidents in Rift Valley region and are at times forced to use fire when dealing with armed robbers.
In mid-April, three robbers were shot dead after they were caught on CCTV cameras robbing supermarkets.
Police in Eldoret Town disclosed, at the time, that the three were gunned down after a fierce shootout between the gang of five and enforcement officers.
In the incident which occurred at around 7.30 pm, the thugs had come out to rob Transmatt supermarket located within the CBD.
