Police officers attached to Maseno Police Station have arrested four suspects and recovered 15 mobile phones believed to have been stolen during the Maseno University graduation ceremony held on Friday, November 13, 2026.
The arrests were made at Siriba Campus, where officers were deployed to provide security during the graduation ceremony.
According to the National Police Service, officers received intelligence about a group of individuals suspected of operating suspiciously within the university grounds.
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Acting on the information, the officers intercepted and searched four suspects, leading to the recovery of 15 assorted mobile phones suspected to have been stolen.
The suspects were subsequently arrested and escorted to Maseno Police Station, where they were placed in custody pending further processing and arraignment in court.
The recovered mobile phones were secured at the station as exhibits as police continue with investigations.
The National Police Service reiterated its commitment to protecting Kenyans, residents and visitors, urging members of the public to continue sharing information that could assist in preventing and detecting crime.
The arrests come as police continue to emphasise security during major public gatherings, including university ceremonies that attract large numbers of visitors and families.
The four suspects remain subject to the legal process, and their guilt has not been established by a court.