Police in Nakuru have detained 78 people accused of belonging to the illegal gangs 'Confirmed,' 'Wa TZ,' and 'Eastlando,' which have inflicted untold harm on citizens and committed many crimes in recent years.

During the Tuesday night sting operation, officers seized a stash of homemade weapons ranging from knives to daggers and metal bars, swords, and tasers.

Those arrested varied in age from 18 to 30 and are being held at the Kaptembwa police station pending an investigation and arraignment.

PHOTO | COURTESY recovered weapon

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Police officers from locations with an upsurge in insecurity have also been reassigned, according to Nakuru County Commissioner Lyford Kibara, who verified the arrests.

The moves affect the 'Kwa Rhonda police station OCS and numerous other officers who have been there for a while.

Chiefs and their aides, including the Nyumba kumi leadership, will be obliged to provide information that could lead to the arrest of suspected gang members in the future, according to Mr Kibara.