Police have arrested four people after intercepting a vehicle suspected to have been involved in terrorising members of the public at gunpoint in Mtito Andei.

The operation took place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, after officials alerted security authorities in Voi about a suspicious vehicle, carrying four occupants who were reportedly armed.

According to police, the occupants had allegedly terrorised people in the Mtito Andei area, including passengers travelling in a Volkswagen Jetta belonging to the Public Service Commission.

The Jetta was reportedly travelling towards Mombasa when its occupants were allegedly confronted at gunpoint.

The suspicious vehicle subsequently left Mtito Andei towards Voi, prompting DCI officers from Voi to pursue it.

Officers from Maungu Police Station were also alerted and mounted a roadblock to support the operation.

The vehicle was intercepted in the Maungu area, leading to the arrest of four occupants.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of several firearms and rounds of ammunition, including a shotgun with eight rounds of 12-gauge ammunition and 21 rounds of buckshot ammunition.

Police also recovered a Beretta pistol loaded with 17 rounds of 9mm ammunition, as well as assorted clothing.

The scene was processed and documented, while an inventory of the recovered firearms and ammunition was prepared. The exhibits were secured pending collection by the Officer Commanding DCI Mtito Andei.

The four suspects were released on police bond and directed to appear before the OC DCI Mtito Andei on September 25, 2026, for further action.