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.
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