Two KDF men, civilians detained over robbery, murder plot against a major general
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Two Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers and four civilians have been detained for 10 days in Nairobi as police investigate a plot to rob and murder a senior military officer, Major General George Okumu.
- The suspects were arrested on March 25, 2026, near Major General Okumu's residence in Kitengela.
- Recovered items included KDF jungle uniforms, military boots, and tools believed to be for the robbery.
- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) stated the arrests were part of a pre-emptive, intelligence-led operation.
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