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Eight held after crowds overrun Maua depot in fertiliser raid

Eight suspects arrested after raid on NCPB in Maua in Meru. [File, Standard]

Police have arrested eight suspects and recovered stolen fertiliser after a violent raid on the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depot in Maua, Meru County.

The incident on Wednesday, June 25, saw crowds overwhelm the facility and loot bags of fertiliser, cereals and office equipment.

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