Former Mwea Member of Parliament Peter Njuguna Gitau is among five suspects arrested by detectives in connection with the theft of two Isuzu lorries in Murang’a County. The arrests follow what investigators described as a meticulous probe into the theft, which occurred in Gatanga on August 16, 2025.
According to authorities, the stolen vehicles — an Isuzu FVZ (registration number KDQ 845T) and an Isuzu FRR (registration number KDL 078W) — were later traced to Makupa in Mombasa County. Detectives revealed that the suspects allegedly attempted to conceal the identity of the lorries by fitting them with counterfeit registration plates. The Isuzu FVZ was reportedly assigned fake plates KDV 449C, while the Isuzu FRR bore registration KCA 505D.
Alongside the former legislator, the other suspects arrested include Mark Kinyua, Erick Chege, David Kigo, and Joseph Ndung’u Waweru. Investigators believe the five played key roles in orchestrating the theft and subsequent efforts to disguise the vehicles.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Gatanga has since taken possession of the recovered lorries. Authorities have indicated that arrangements are underway to return the vehicles to their rightful owners.
The five suspects remain in police custody as they undergo processing ahead of their arraignment in court. The case has drawn public attention, particularly due to the involvement of a former Member of Parliament, and is expected to proceed through the judicial system in the coming days.
