Machakos: Stolen police rifle recovered after deadly shootout

An AK-47 stolen from a police officer in Mavoko has been recovered, nine months later in the hands of a gangster who was shot dead by detectives in Machakos County...

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A stolen AK-47 rifle, taken from a police officer in Mavoko in November 2025, has been recovered in Machakos County after a deadly shootout. Detectives, acting on intelligence, intercepted a gang in Mashokani, leading to a confrontation.

The recovered AK-47 was loaded with 11 rounds of ammunition.
The suspects were confronted by detectives in Machakos County.
One suspect was killed, while an accomplice armed with a pistol escaped and is currently being pursued.

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