A woman suspected to be the leader of a dangerous gang conducting burglaries in Kileleshwa and Lavington areas has been arrested.

Lavender Akinyi Ogilo was apprehended on Tuesday after police officers raided her Ruaraka home.

Confirming the information, Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti said that she was being held at Kilimani Police Station.

According to Mr. Kinoti the 5 member gang has been in operation for the past three years.

"She is dangerous and operates with armed gangsters who are still at large," a report by the Nation quoted the police as saying.