Lady Arrested After She Posted Photo Of Herself Brandishing Gun And Threatening Any Man Who Dumped Her
Police in Awasi, Kisumu County, Kenya have arrested have arrested a woman, Sharon Auma, after she posted a photo of herself on WhatsApp, brandishing a Canik pistol and threatening any man who dared to break up with her.
Detectives from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau and their counterparts from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Nyando arrested Sharon alongside her friend, Nancy Atieno Obura, for illegal possession of a firearm.
“The arrest follows a report received of Sharon Auma, who decided to spice up her WhatsApp status, posting a photo of herself brandishing a pistol while ominously warning that any man who dared dump her would face severe consequences,” police said.
Acting on the alarming post, detectives quickly moved in and apprehended Sharon in Awasi town.
Upon interrogation, Sharon revealed that the weapon was located at a rented two-bedroom house belonging to her friend and co-accused, Nancy Atieno Obura A subsequent search of the residence uncovered the Canik pistol cleverly concealed in clothingwrapped within a basin under the bedalong with an empty magazine.
Additionally, officers recovered a fake motorcycle number plate bearing the number KMGG 805M. Both suspects are now in custody, undergoing processing pending their arraignment.
Authorities continue to pursue additional leads to apprehend more individuals linked to the possession of the firearm.
