SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL:
- National Police Service and Kenya Wildlife Service arrested two men in Maralal with seven pieces of ivory weighing 11.33 kg.
- They have not yet been arraigned. The motorcycle they were using was seized.
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Two suspects arrested for allegedly possessing elephant tusks in Samburu
The elephant tusks were weighing approximately 11.33 kg with an estimated street value of Sh1.1 million.
by PERPETUA ETYANG
News05 October 2025 – 20:53
In Summary
National Police Service officers on Sunday arrested suspects for allegedly possessing elephant tusks in Samburu Central.
Acting on intelligence, NPS officers from Samburu Central collaborated with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers.
They arrested two suspects in Maralal Town after they were allegedly found to be in possession of seven pieces of elephant tusks.
The elephant tusks were weighing approximately 11.33 kg with an estimated street value of Sh1.1 million, which were concealed inside a bag.
NPS said a red Boxer motorbike was also recovered and held as an exhibit.
“The duo are in police custody pending arraignment in court. The National Police Service appreciates the continued close collaboration and cooperation of other government institutions in maintaining law and order,” the service said in a statement.
The police asked the public to continue sharing timely information to aid in the fight against crime by calling 999, 911, 112, or using #FichuaKwaDCI via the toll-free number 0800 722 203 or WhatsApp 0709 570 000.
