Police in Nairobi have recovered 100 mobile phones believed to have been stolen from members of the public as security agencies intensify operations against armed robberies, mugging and phone snatching across the capital.

Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud confirmed the recovery on Monday, November 9, following an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal networks operating in different parts of the city.

Mohamud described the recovery as a significant breakthrough in efforts to address rising cases of street robberies, adding that security operations were also targeting illegal firearms, drugs and illicit alcohol.

He said police had strengthened surveillance and response mechanisms, particularly in areas experiencing increased cases of mugging and phone snatching.

The commander also revealed that the crackdown had extended to officers suspected of participating in criminal activities, with one police officer remaining in custody over allegations of assisting criminals in a robbery.

Meanwhile, four teenagers aged between 13 and 16 were arrested in Dandora over alleged involvement in a phone-snatching syndicate targeting motorists, pedestrians and matatu passengers in Dandora, Kayole and Umoja.

Police reportedly recovered several stolen mobile phones during the operation.

Mohamud warned that officers implicated in criminal activities would not be protected, insisting that anyone found engaging in crime would face the law.

The intensified operations come amid growing public concerns over insecurity in Nairobi, particularly attacks involving stolen phones and armed robbery.

Authorities say they will continue working with other security agencies to identify suspects, recover stolen property and improve security across the city.