Woman with guns, grenade arrested in Nairobi

Nairobi police boss Anthony Kibuchi addresses journalists in Nairobi June 13, 2012. He confirmed that a woman was arrested while in possession of three Ceska pistols, 11 bullets and a hand grenade in Nairobi. SALATON NJAU

A woman was arrested early Wednesday while in possession of three Ceska pistols, 11 bullets and a hand grenade in Nairobi.

The arrest in Rurii’s area in the sprawling Zimmerman estate came amid heightened security after a series of attacks in the country.

Nairobi police boss Anthony Kibuchi said the suspect was handed over to the Anti-Terror Police Unit (APTU) for questioning.

The unit will seek to establish the source of the weapons and the woman's motive.