DCI arrested two women for posting photos of a gun and threatening to take action against men.
In a statement on April 15, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said Sharon Auma and Nancy Atieno Obura were traced and arrested by detectives from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau, Nyanza Region, in collaboration with their DCI counterparts from Nyando in Kisumu County.
The detectives recovered a Canik pistol in their possession during the arrest.
Sharon was arrested after a report was received that she shared a controversial update on her WhatsApp status.
She posted a photo of herself brandishing a pistol while issuing a warning that any man who dared to dump her would face severe consequences.
The said pistol was found with an empty magazine after a thorough search into the house.
The gun was wrapped in clothes and stashed in a basin under the bed.
Also recovered was a fake motorcycle number plate bearing the number KMGG 805M.
Both suspects are now in custody, undergoing processing pending arraignment, as detectives pursue more leads to arrest more suspects in connection to the firearm.
Legality Of Owning A Firearm In Kenya
It costs a civilian between Ksh100, 000 and Ksh350, 000 to legally own a firearm in Kenya.
However, the Firearms Act blocks civilians from possessing firearms used by security organs such as Ak47, MP5 and G3.
The 2015 Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill states that any civilian found in possession of the aforementioned types of guns will face imprisonment.
To own a gun, an applicant must meet a set of requirements for the vetting process.
According to the Firearm Licensing Board in Kenya, applicants must be 21 years old and above, be trained in handling firearms, have a clear criminal record, and be mentally stable and of sane mind.
