Police Raid Home Of Top Olympic Official, Recover Stolen Sports Items (Photos)

Kenyan police say they have recovered hundreds of kits stolen from the Olympic team in Rio during a raid on the home of the vice-chairperson of National Olympic committee, Ben Ekumbo, and he has been arrested.


Local media say Mr Ekumbo hid under his bed after officers broke down the door following his refusal to open it.

Swimming and athletics gear were allegedly seized from the kitchen and rooms of his apartment in the capital, Nairobi.

Mr Ekumbo has previously denied any wrongdoing.

Here are some photos from the raid, with Mr Ekumbo wearing a cap...