Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged theft of coffee valued at approximately KSh1 million in Kirinyaga County, in an incident that reportedly sparked anger among residents and led to the torching of a motorcycle.
The arrests followed investigations into the disappearance of the valuable coffee consignment, with the suspects being linked to the alleged theft.
The incident has attracted attention from residents, who are increasingly concerned about cases of theft targeting farmers and their agricultural produce.
In a dramatic turn of events, a motorcycle believed to be connected to the incident was set ablaze.
The circumstances surrounding the motorcycle's destruction were not immediately clear, including whether it was being used during the alleged theft.
Police are expected to continue investigating the matter to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident, recover the stolen coffee and determine whether other individuals were involved.
The two suspects are expected to face relevant charges once investigations are completed and the necessary evidence is presented before court.
The incident has once again highlighted concerns over the security of agricultural produce in Kirinyaga, one of Kenya's major coffee-growing counties, where coffee farming remains an important source of income for many households.
Authorities are expected to caution residents against taking the law into their own hands, even as investigations into the incident continue.
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