A multi-agency security team in Garissa has dismantled a violent robbery syndicate that has been terrorizing the Burburis area, recovering a deadly AK-47 rifle and arresting three key suspects.

The operation, driven by precise intelligence, targeted a safe house that had become the command center for a gang linked to at least six violent robberies in the last three weeks alone. The suspects—Ali Isaac Muhumed (alias "Jografia"), Muhumed Bare Hussein, and their alleged host, Habiba Yusuf—were flushed out in a dawn raid that has sent shockwaves through the local criminal underworld.

The Arsenal of Crime

Police did not just find suspects; they found a fully operational logistical hub. The recovery of an AK-47 rifle with six rounds of ammunition confirms that this was not a petty gang, but a militarized outfit capable of lethal force. Alongside the firearm, officers seized 12 mobile phones—likely stolen from victims—and two knives, painting a grim picture of the violence inflicted on the community.

• The Suspects: "Jografia," aged 38, is believed to be the mastermind, while 70-year-old Habiba Yusuf is accused of providing the critical "safe haven" for the gang.
• The Impact: M-Pesa operators in the region had lost over Ksh 1.5 million to this gang in recent weeks, crippling local businesses.
• The Message: "Garissa is not a playground for criminals," stated local police boss Samuel Boit. "We are coming for the rest."

A Community Under Siege

The arrest of an elderly woman as an accomplice highlights a disturbing trend of criminals embedding themselves deep within the community fabric. Residents of Burburis have lived in fear, with attacks occurring in broad daylight. This breakthrough offers a reprieve, but the recovery of only one firearm suggests others may still be in circulation.

As the suspects prepare to face the court, the focus shifts to the source of the weapon. In a region bordering unstable zones, the presence of military-grade arms in civilian hands remains the ultimate security nightmare.