Authorities in Meru have arrested an additional six suspects linked to the brutal gang rape of a young woman in Laare Town, bringing the total number of arrests to nine. The attack, which occurred on December 1, 2025, has sparked national outrage and intensified calls for decisive action against sexual violence.

• Six men, identified as Dennis Mwirigi, Ismael Gichuge, Elijah Muriki, Isaac Ntomauta, Joseph Marete, and Phineas Mutali, were apprehended following an intensive manhunt.
• The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed the arrests, noting the suspects were found hiding in areas including Irinde, Lubwa, and Kiarama.
• Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has offered a Sh300,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of any remaining suspects, condemning the incident as "inhumane, criminal, and unacceptable."