A sophisticated US machine gun recovered from North Rift after a raid
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US machine gun recovered the police from troubled North Rift after a raid where it was used in banditry activities
US machine gun recovered the police from troubled North Rift after a raid where it was used in banditry activities.
On Friday, April 7, a multi-agency squad composed of Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) personnel and officers from the National Police Service carried out an operation that resulted in the recovery of an M-16 US machine gun in the North Rift.
According to the National Police Service, the police organized the operation after receiving a tip from members of the local community.
“Our multi-agency security team conducting Operation Maliza Uhalifu North Rift recovered a serviceable M-16 Rifle in Tiaty East Sub-County.
“The illegal firearm was suspected of having been used in banditry activities along Akwichatis -Tangulbei Road,” read part of the statement by the police, confirming fears that bandits had more sophisticated weapons.
The M16A4 is the standard infantry weapon of the US Marine Corps since 2003 and is a military-designated weapon used by many soldiers worldwide.
When unloaded, the M-16 machine gun weighs less than 3.3 kg, measures 100 cm long, and has a 20-round or 30-round magazine.
It can fire 5.56-mm or 223-caliber ammunition at 700–950 rounds per minute.
When used against a target, it can lead to suppressing fire that can kill many people within a few seconds.
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The National Police Service expressed gratitude to the members of the local community that assisted the police with vital information which led to the recovery of the gun.
The police also urged community leaders from troubled regions to consider working with security teams to arrest suspects.
“We thank elders from the local community who provided timely information leading to the recovery of the illegal firearm,” Police requested.
To recover more guns, police asked citizens with unlicensed guns to surrender them to the authorities.
“At the same time, we appeal to those holding illicit firearms to voluntarily surrender the same to National Security Agencies,” the police urged.
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