Detectives have successfully apprehended a man believed to be the mastermind behind a string of mobile phone thefts within the city, leading to the recovery of hundreds of stolen devices.

Jeremiah Mbugua, the alleged perpetrator, had been operating a second-hand mobile phone shop located at Califonia House along Gaberone Street.

His arrest was a result of an extensive operation that culminated in a raid at his shop, during which the stolen phones were discovered.

In a significant breakthrough, law enforcement agents also confiscated various pieces of critical equipment believed to have been instrumental in the theft operation.

Among the items recovered were a software installation device, external storage devices, and universal flushing device interface gadgets, colloquially known as "ndongois."

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Mbugua, now in police custody, is actively cooperating with investigators as they delve deeper into the details of this widespread mobile phone theft ring.

The city's law enforcement agencies have been grappling with a surge in mobile phone thefts in recent months, leaving victims frustrated and the authorities determined to curb this criminal activity.

This latest operation represents a significant step towards achieving that goal.

The confiscated phones, suspected to be part of a much larger cache of stolen devices, will undergo a thorough examination to identify their rightful owners.

This process will help reunite victims with their stolen property and provide critical evidence for ongoing investigations.

Furthermore, the recovery of the software installation device, external storage devices, and "ndongois" gadgets signifies a deeper level of sophistication to this criminal operation.

These tools will be analyzed to understand their role in enabling mobile phone thefts and, hopefully, lead to the identification of additional culprits involved in this illicit trade.

Jeremiah Mbugua's detention and cooperation with detectives present an opportunity to unravel the full extent of this criminal network.