Police in Kenya have arrested three Nigerian nationals alleged to be in the country illegally and engaging in criminal activities, including cyber fraud.
The suspects were apprehended on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at their hideout in Mwihoko village, Ngurubani town, Mwea East sub-county, following a joint operation by police and immigration officers.
Kirinyaga County Criminal investigations Officer (CCIO) Justus Imana said the operation was launched after a tip-off from members of the public.
Officers recovered 21 mobile phones, 79 SIM cards, a Dell laptop, and 37 credit cards from different banks, seven different currencies, a white powdery substance and paraphernalia suspected to be used in witchcraft.
Imana said investigations revealed the suspects entered Kenya on different dates between 2021 and January 2025 and have since overstayed their visas.
“Their passports show they are in the country illegally. One arrived in 2021, another in 2023, and the third one in January 2025,” he said.
He urged members of the public who may have fallen victims to the suspect’s activities to come forward for identification as the three are set to be arraigned in court on Thursday, November 13.
The Directorates of Criminal Investigations (DCI) also confirmed the arrest in a statement on Wednesday.
“A well-coordinated multi-agency raid in Mwaliko Estate within Mwea town has blown the lid off a suspected cyber fraud ring operated by three Nigerian nationals,” the statement read.
“The suspects Peter Chukwujekwu, Alazor Chukulute Sunday, and Nnalue Chiagozie Samwel were flushed out after alert members of the public raised an alarm over suspicious movements and late-night activities inside a rented apartment.
“When detectives raided the premises, they found 21 mobile phones, 79 SIM cards, a Dell laptop, and a heap of credit cards from different banks, all pointing to a well-oiled fraud network.
“Investigations have since revealed that the trio, who claim to be “running an online business,” are in the country illegally, their entry passes long expired, with no valid work permits.
“The three are currently cooling their heels in custody as investigators dig deeper into their network, tracing possible links to cross-border cybercrime syndicates.”
