On the evening of December 13, 2024, the Kasagam Police Station acted on a crucial tip-off that led to the successful capture of two notorious criminals and the recovery of a substantial amount of suspected stolen property.
The information came from Rolex Atieno Owuor, a victim of a violent robbery on December 12, 2024. Owuor identified a man allegedly connected to the crime, prompting a swift police response. The Kasagam Police, assisted by the Kisumu East Subcounty undercover team, launched a well-coordinated operation. They tracked down the suspect, Gilbert Otieno Gilbert, also known as Peto, and arrested him in the Nyalenda “A” Slums, about two kilometers south of the police station.
During interrogation, Gilbert led the officers to a hideout in Obunga Slums, within Kisumu Central Subcounty, which was linked to another known criminal, Mark Otieno, alias Faraj. A subsequent raid of a house/store rented by Faraj uncovered a large stash of stolen goods, including household appliances, electronics, furniture, and personal items.
The recovered items included:
- 1 Vitron 65-inch TV
- 1 Samsung 32-inch TV
- 1 Comac Laptop
- 1 Elekta Fan
- 2 Von Woofers
- 1 6kg Pro Gas Cylinder
- 2 6kg Supa Gas Cylinders
- 1 GLD Sub Woofer
- 1 Blue Glass Table
- 1 Red Glass Table
- 1 Ramtons Fridge
- 12 pairs of shoes
- 3 carpets
- 1 duvet
- 2 cloth draper tummies
- Salon equipment
- Assorted clothes in a sack
- 10 pairs of shoes in a sack
- 1 Red Mattress (5×6)
- 7 women’s handbags
- Assorted children’s clothes
Both suspects, Gilbert Otieno alias Peto and Mark Otieno alias Faraj, were thoroughly searched and placed in police custody for further processing. They are expected to be arraigned in court soon. All recovered goods have been documented and are being safely stored until victims come forward for identification.
