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The National Police Service (NPS) has recovered another illegal firearm after a Tana River resident voluntarily surrendered an AK-47 rifle to police. The latest recovery strengthens the government’s ongoing campaign against illegal firearms through community cooperation.
NPS announced the recovery in a statement shared on its X account on Tuesday, June 30. Officers at Waldena Police Station in Galedyertu Sub-County received the firearm from a resident of Kalalani on Monday, June 29.
Police Recover Rifle and Ammunition
The resident handed over one AK-47 rifle, one magazine and three rounds of ammunition. Police secured the weapon before launching the required investigations and documentation process.
NPS said the surrender reflects growing cooperation between local communities and security agencies. The Service noted that public support continues to strengthen efforts to improve security in areas affected by illegal firearms.
“This voluntary surrender is testament to the co-operation between security agencies and the community in ongoing efforts to enhance peace and stability in the region. We encourage others who are still keeping illegal firearms to surrender them to the security authorities,” NPS said.
Police Appeal for More Information
The Service urged members of the public to continue reporting people possessing illegal firearms. It also encouraged residents to share information about criminal activities through emergency numbers 999 and 911 or anonymously through the #FichuaKwaDCI platform.
Police believe community intelligence remains critical in removing illegal weapons from circulation. They said timely information allows officers to prevent crime before it occurs.
Similar Operation Succeeded Earlier
The latest recovery follows another successful voluntary disarmament exercise in Tana River earlier this year. In January 2026, residents of Bangale Sub-County surrendered five illegal firearms and 13 rounds of ammunition.
The recovered weapons included three AK-47 rifles and two G3 rifles. Authorities described the exercise as a major milestone in the national disarmament programme.
Police said the January operation reflected increasing public trust in government-led security initiatives. They credited community participation for improving peace through voluntary disarmament.
Government Sustains Crackdown
The recovery also comes as the government intensifies operations against illegal firearms across the country. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen recently ordered residents in Kuria East, Kuria West and Transmara South to surrender illegal weapons within seven days.
Murkomen warned that security agencies would also pursue individuals supplying ammunition to criminals. He said removing illegal firearms remains essential in reducing armed crime and restoring lasting peace in affected regions.
Security agencies have continued encouraging voluntary disarmament alongside intelligence-led operations. They maintain that stronger public cooperation will help reduce insecurity and improve safety across the country.
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