Republic vs Wario Ali Halo, Umuro Afani Duba and Alkano Elema Galgalo MCCR/E133/2026 Marsabit
SEEJ_AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On June 11th, 2026, just after midnight, police officers from Marsabit police station raided a home in the area and discovered 13 pieces of ivory tusks weighing 39.5 kg. The three men were arrested and arraigned in Marsabit court the following day. They will return to court on June 22nd.
Three arrested in Marsabit as police recover 13 elephant tusks valued at Sh4 million
by a KahawaTungu Reporter
June 11th, 2026.
Three suspects were arrested in Marsabit after police recovered 13 pieces of elephant tusks weighing 39.5 kilograms during a late-night operation targeting illegal wildlife trade.
Authorities put the value of the tusks at about Sh4 million.
Officials said police officers from Marsabit Police Station were on routine patrol within Marsabit Town shortly after midnight when they received information from members of the public about a rental house in the Majengo area of Jirime Location whose occupants were suspected of dealing in illegal goods.
Acting on the tip-off, the officers raided the house at around 12:20 a.m. June 11 and found three men inside. A search of the premises led to the discovery of a green sack placed on the floor.
Upon opening the sack, the officers found 13 pieces of elephant tusks concealed inside. The recovered trophies weighed a total of 39.5 kilograms.
The three occupants were immediately arrested and escorted to Marsabit Police Station together with the recovered tusks. Police said the suspects appeared to be in normal condition at the time of arrest.
The scene was processed and documented, while the exhibits were secured in police custody pending presentation in court.
Officials from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) in Marsabit were notified and are expected to work with investigators as the case proceeds.
The suspects are expected to be arraigned in court to face charges related to illegal possession and trafficking of wildlife trophies, contrary to Kenya’s wildlife conservation laws. Investigations are ongoing………….
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Three held as police recover elephant tusks in Marsabit
by DORIS GAKII The Star
June 11th, 2026.
Three people are in custody after police in Marsabit recovered 13 pieces of elephant tusks during an operation in Majengo area, in what authorities say is part of ongoing efforts to curb wildlife trafficking.
According to a statement from law enforcement, officers from Marsabit Police Station acted on a tip-off and raided a residential house where the contraband was allegedly being kept.
The suspects are identified as Wario Ali Halo, Umuro Afani Duba and Alkano Elema Galgalo.
Police said the suspects were found inside the house when officers entered the premises. A search of the residence led to the recovery of a green sack containing 13 pieces of elephant tusks, which were taken as exhibits.
The three suspects were arrested at the scene and escorted to Marsabit Police Station, where they are being held as they undergo processing ahead of their appearance in court. The recovered tusks remain in police custody.
The National Police Service, through the operation, reiterated its commitment in collaboration with other government agencies and stakeholders to combating wildlife crime and protecting endangered species.
Members of the public have also been encouraged to report suspected cases of wildlife trafficking through the #FichuaKwaDCI platform, with a toll-free line 0800 722 203 and WhatsApp number 0709 570 000 provided for anonymous reporting.
