Police officers from the Kabete Police Station have recovered an AK-47 rifle stolen from the Dagoretti Police Post during the June 25, 2025, demonstrations.

According to a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the breakthrough came after a tip-off about a suspicious individual carrying a bulging bag at Gravity Bar in Gahui area.

"Responding swiftly, officers descended on the establishment and, aided by forensic leads, identified the suspect. The trail led officers to the suspect's residence in Njuki-Kirigu area," read the statement.

Upon spotting the police, the suspect escaped.

A search of his home, conducted in the presence of his mother, uncovered an AK-47 rifle, an empty magazine, and a single round of 7.62mm special ammunition, all items confirmed to have been stolen from the Dagoretti Police Post.

"A manhunt is now underway as investigators pursue fresh leads to bring the fugitive to justice," said the DCI.

Meanwhile, six suspects have been arrested in Embu County as police continue searches for suspects who took advantage of the June 25, 2025, protests to destroy or loot property.

Police also made recoveries from the homes of the suspects.

"The suspects are Peter Mugane Kuria, 22, Ian Macharia Wangare, 19, Joseph Musila Mugo,45, who was found with a stolen washing machine, and Maxwell Wafula Ongae, 28, in whose house were found assorted retail products stolen from a shop," said the police.

Also arrested was 29-year-old Jackson Njagi who was found with bottles of stolen whisky and a bunch of steel wire, and Brian Mbuvi, 26, who was ambushed at Downtown Guest House with assorted stolen items including two desktops, a TV set, three pairs of boots, several wrist watches, jackets, pairs of new jeans trousers, extension cables among others.

The suspects have been placed in custody pending arraignment at Embu Law Courts on Monday, June 30.