Rogue Kayole cop arrested, uniforms, police equipment recovered

Detectives from Kayole police station on Saturday arrested a fellow officer after he was found in possession of assorted items belonging to police.

Corporal David Odhiambo Mito was nabbed at his home in Mihang’o in Kayole estate after he was linked to several criminal incidents reported in the area.

All manner of items belonging to the police ranging from uniforms, handcuffs, boots, knapsacks, belts, socks as well as both national and police flags had been stuffed in white and green sacks and hidden in the officer’s house.

According to Kayole Sub-County Police Commander Wilson Kosgei, Mito was arrested together with a civilian who was found at his residence during the arrests.

“As officers we only have 3 pairs of uniform. How can an officer have more than that? When the suspect noticed police presence in his home, he attempted to escape by driving off but police intercepted him,” said Kosgei.

Mito had been posted to Tana River County but was serving interdiction prior to his arrest.

“The DCI detectives and my office received tip off from members of the public at around 10.00am that there was information they wanted to share with me at Mihang’o. When we got there, they gave me information that made us raid Mito’s home,” added Kosgei.

According to Kosgei the suspect, who is locked up at Kayole police station, is linked to several crimes reported in the area and has a pending criminal case in court.