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In a jaw-dropping twist straight out of a crime thriller, detectives from the DCI pounced on two women in Awasi, Kisumu County, after a disturbing WhatsApp status showed one of them flashing a gun and warning potential ex-lovers of “serious consequences.”
The explosive post, which quickly sparked panic online, featured the woman brandishing what appeared to be a Canik pistol—alongside a spine-chilling message aimed at anyone thinking of ending a relationship with her.
Acting swiftly, sleuths from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau stormed the residence, only to uncover the firearm stashed in a basin under clothes and hidden beneath the bed. Even more shocking, they discovered a fake motorcycle number plate—raising deeper concerns of a possible criminal network.
Both women were immediately arrested and are now facing charges as investigations widen. Authorities believe more individuals may be linked to the illegal weapon.
This drama comes hot on the heels of another digital threat scandal in Kirinyaga, where a man was nabbed for sending a menacing WhatsApp message to Mwea MP Mary Maingi. The suspect allegedly told the legislator she would suffer harm—a charge that saw him hauled before court on April 14. He was released on bond but is due back in court on April 28.
With social media turning into a weapon of fear, Kenyans are now asking: just how deep does this trend of digital threats and hidden firepower go?
Stephen Musungu
