Police arrest one of their own over theft of car at station

Flying Squad detectives on Thursday evening arrested Constable Elias Shikuku over the theft of a car that was detained at the Unit’s Yard in 2017.

The DCI stated that the officer is suspected to have stolen a Toyota Landcruiser, changed the number plate and sold it.

“Flying Squad Detectives yesterday (Thursday) evening arrested Police Constable Elias Shikuku, @DCI_Kenya officer attached to Pokot South.

"The officer is suspected to have stolen a Toyota Land Cruiser that was detained at the Unit’s Yard in 2017, changed the number plates & sold it.

“Detectives launched investigations after it was found missing and recovered it in Mombasa bearing a different number plate.

“The suspect who is a former member of the Flying Squad Unit is currently in lawful custody awaiting arraignment in court,” wrote the DCI.