Police have arrested a man linked to a string of violent robberies in Kiembeni, Kisauni Sub-County in Mombasa County.
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), in a statement issued on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, said detectives based at Kisauni had arrested Omar Tinga, aka Songa, whom the officers have described as a notorious criminal long linked to a string of violent robberies.
“Kisauni Sub-County detectives have arrested Omar Tinga, aka Songa, a notorious criminal long linked to a string of violent robberies in Kiembeni,” the statement read in part.
According to the anti-crime agency, the arrest followed credible intelligence from members of the public, which led detectives straight to the suspect’s hideout in Bombo Village, where he was arrested.
Police further say Tinga is feared for his ruthless attacks on victims. He has been detained and is currently undergoing processing ahead of his court arraignment.
“The arrest followed credible intelligence from members of the public, which led detectives straight to his hideout in Bombo Village, where he was cornered and apprehended. Tinga is feared for his ruthless attacks on victims, leaving a trail of terror in his wake. He is currently in police custody, undergoing processing, pending arraignment,” the DCI stated.
View Comments
Great African icon who was frustrated by western powers just to depict him as a failed statesman due to his unrelenting support to africans
Your Comment .rest in peace my best African president.i will dearly miss your words of wisdom more especially on Facebook.
Your Comment ooh mzee go rest in peace.
If Mugabe is dead everybody must die!Rest in peace
Your Commentrip bib Robert mugabe
Your Comment..y raila tumechoka na siasa ya baba na mama ruto state house kwanza mraithe jua huyo Ruto ndie amefanya Uhuru akapata prezo wacha wivu
Your Comment
let the dynasty grouped themselves,so that we can slaughter them at once.
When Murathe says "we" I wonder who it is that he is referring to. Anyway, I believe the road to state house for Dr.WSR might be bumpy but surely the Murathe's of this country can't stop Dr.WSR from getting there! I MIGHT BE WRONG BUT I AM RIGHT.
wow!very captivating news to read, thanks
Your Comment- well done for being smart in bed mheshimiwa,but also be smart in development for your constituents,so that you can excel in all aspects.