Twelve persons were arrested near State House, Nairobi, on Monday evening in an operation by Recce Squad officers.
Security sources disclosed that officers were alerted to a potential security threat and swiftly moved in to intercept the suspects.
Witnesses described a dramatic scene as heavily armed officers confronted the group, leading to a tense standoff before the arrests were made.
While the exact circumstances surrounding the arrests remain unclear, some eyewitnesses reported that the suspects were on a motorcycle and had snatched a pedestrian’s phone before being subdued by officers.
Reports also suggests that the group was already under surveillance before being intercepted near the high-security installation.
Officials have not provided details on the identities of those arrested or the reasons behind their detention.
Security teams have stated that there was no immediate danger and that protective measures remain in place around key installations.
State House, Other Most Protected Areas
There are laws governing State House as well as other important buildings in Kenya under the Kenya Protected Areas Act.
The Act protects the following areas in Kenya include;
1.State House, Nairobi. 2.State House, Mombasa. 3.State Lodge, Kisumu. 4.State Lodge, Sagana, Nyeri. 5.State Lodge, Eldoret. 6.State Lodge, Nakuru. 7.Kenya Army headquarters and all other barracks across the country, 8.Kenya Navy Headquarters. 9.Mtongwe Jetty in Mombasa District. 10.Kenya Naval Base in Mombasa Mainland South. 11.The Criminal Investigations Department Headquarters on Milimani Road in Nairobi, 12.National Youth Service Camps. 13.Central Firearms Bureau on Ngong Road in Nairobi Area, 14.The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in Nairobi. 15.All police headquarters. 16.Motor transport workshops. 17.Training centers. 18.dog sections. 19.depots. 20.presidential escort sections.
There are strict measures to prevent unauthorized entry into these areas and ensure public safety and order.
